Westward Rum Cask Finished, 50%

All manner of dried fruit and nuts make for a pleasant nose right off the bat; there’s dried apricot, raisin, date, candied nuts, and Fig Newton. Linger over the glass a while longer, and more soft sweetness emerges, ranging from rum raisin ice cream—fitting, given this American single malt’s finish in casks that held rum created by the Westward team—to maple candies. On the palate, these flavors persist, and they’re accented by a fantastically rich texture. More rum raisin on the finish, though a pop of coffee flavor also appears—it’s a delicious and delightful dram!