Mary Dowling Tequila Barrel Finished, 46.5%

Those who adore dark fruits will find a home in this whiskey, which opens with berry tart, grape juice, date cookies, cooked cherries, quince, blackberry compote, and a hint of licorice. The palate isn’t quite as fruity, drawing more on rich hot chocolate, chocolate syrup, lemon Starburst, and chocolate-dipped waffle cone. There’s plenty of heat on the finish, which lingers on and on, with chocolate, cherries, and grape taking it home.