Kavalan Cask Strength Port Cask, 59.4%

A dark mahogany-colored dram with ruby highlights; let the alcohol blow off before nosing for dried cranberry, plum, vanilla essence, black cherry, and worn leather. It’s plummy to taste, with cherry Twizzlers and a surge of high-strength alcohol as the fruit and nutty glory of the port cask meets the class of the Kavalan spirit. Water is a must, but this is pretty special.