Shelter Point Ripple Rock, 46%

This single malt bursts from the glass with sweet smoke, salted caramel, and rock candy, followed by vanilla latte, French toast, and dried apricots. The sip is similarly punchy with chocolate orange, allspice dram, and chocolate-covered raisins. It evolves on the tongue and, despite the range of flavors it offers, is cohesive from sip to finish, which brings in toasted oak, chicory, and a final whisper of smoke.