Stranahans Diamond Peak

Toasted vanilla and chocolate-covered raisins tussle with a bit of malty and tropical funk, giving this a curious and inviting nose. The palate is more straightforward, with brown sugar, vanilla fudge, butterscotch, and toasted coconut. The sweeter notes are well-tempered by dry oakiness. The finish borders on bitter, but the whiskey’s winning nose and palate outshine the weaker finish.

• Nose: dried apricot and creme brulee.
  Palate: Bright tropical fruit notes against a brown sugar backdrop.
  Finish: Viscous, nuanced sweetness with a hint of cola spice.