John E. Fitzgerald Very Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Made from a blend of 12 barrels from the original Stitzel-Weller distillery, this was aged for a remarkable 20 years. Look for a very dark, ruddy hue and complex, sweet aroma that suggests dried figs and vanilla bean. It's drying on the palate, with caramel chased by dusty cocoa and clove, finishing long and spiced, with hints of red fruit and figs. Limited availability, and a collector's item.