Virginia Distillery Co. Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve, 48%

A bright and fruity meld of single malts aged in both bourbon barrels and shaved, toasted, and re-charred European red wine casks. It ripples with tart cherries, sour lemon Italian ice, and white grape juice on the nose. With each sip, pears in syrup, lemon candies, and astringent black tea with honey rest atop a base of Raisin Bran cereal and vanilla coffee cake. The finish is balanced with tart fruits and malty breads.