The Notch 8 year old (Batch 002), 48%

This Nantucket single malt, from Triple Eight Distillery and the team behind Cisco Brewers, is elegantly tropical, with a nose that leads with dried pineapple, sweet woodsmoke, mangos, and lime. The palate introduces more savory flavors, with pepper and unsweetened iced tea. Balancing those notes are ripe peaches, chocolate-covered raisins, and raspberry jam. The finish is subtle and complex, with the balance between sweet and savory flavors coming together in harmony.