Kavalan 2009 Vintage 15th Anniversary Cask Strength Bourbon Cask, 50%

These Solist Series 15th anniversary single cask expressions are some of the oldest-ever Kavalan releases. The nose shows vanilla essence, ripe fruits, wood spices, toasted oak, bread crust, clarified butter, almonds, and a hint of oak astringency. Rich, indulgent vanilla notes in the mouth, with banoffee pie, marzipan, and peppery spice. It glides into butterscotch sauce, pound cake, eucalyptus, clove, mint leaf, and menthol. Close to perfection. (Release date: 3/25)