Little Rest Oloroso Sherry Cask Strength, 60.7%

A combination of grape juice, allspice, raisins, and cloves gives this whiskey’s nose an earthy sweetness with a bit of singeing heat. On the palate, the heat dulls an otherwise nutty and dessert-like sip. With water, this whiskey begins to sing with pecan pie, dates, vanilla-frosted cake, and grape jelly coming in clearly. The finish has good length with bold vanilla, creme de cassis, caramel, and pipe tobacco.—SE