Art of the Spirits Saint David Private Barrel Selection 12 Year Old, Foursquare Rum & White Port Cask, Art of the Spirits, 57%

This sounds rich and oak-led, with toasted coconut and raisins giving the nose some lift before the molasses and pecans take over. I usually lean toward fresher profiles, but that dry, spiced finish makes this an appealing change of pace.

Reviewed by birch owl

Nose

Dusty antique oak, Toasted coconut, Charred macaroon, Wildflower honey, Toasted raisins, Sun-dried fruit

Palate

Blackstrap molasses, Vanilla bean, Pipe tobacco, Toasted nuttiness, Roasted pecans

Finish

Long and warming, Baking spices, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Dry cocoa, Polished oak dryness