Look for deep, dark, haunting flavors in this 100-proof Tennessee whiskey, which evolves as water or ice is added to tame the alcohol heat. Burnt caramel and toffee telescope into espresso, black pepper, clove, unsweetened chocolate and a hint of black licorice. Overall, the effect is earthy, woodsy and complex.

Whisky Advocate 94 Points - Top 20 Whiskies of 2019: Rank #1 This whiskey is soft around the edges yet delivers plenty of intensity. With mouthwatering peanut aromas the palate delivers abundant fruit: orange marmalade and caramel apple. Fine bitter-sweet balance suggests burnt sugar, Mexican chocolate, chocolate-covered almonds, and toffee. Indeed, sweet nuts, like French burnt peanuts, candied pralines, and marron glace, seem to be the common thread here, lending this a consistent chord from initial nose through the drying, pleasantly spiced finish.