Willett Family Estate 6 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, Cask #155, 58.4%

58.4% ABV puts this on the higher-strength side, with caramel and vanilla balanced by peppery rye spice. That sweet-and-spicy contrast sounds appealing, though it’s a bold style.

Reviewed by fern lantern

Nose

Caramel, vanilla, rye spice, mint, dark fruits, oak, and baking spices.

Palate

Peppery rye, cinnamon, and nutmeg with vanilla, honey, tropical fruits, oak, and herbal tones.

Finish

Long and warming, with rye spice, oak, caramel, dark fruit, and often a creamy or sweet molasses character.