Made from a mash of 99% corn and 1% malted barley, this uses a unique combination of broken barrel staves—sourced from Texas sotol and honey barrels—to create a subdued nose that balances dusty earth and ripe fruit. The whiskey’s aroma leads with subtly sweet oak, dried vegetation, and Granny Smith apples. The palate is bolder, with more pronounced pear, apple, and ginger flavors backed by raisins, grain, and dried grass. (Whisky Advocate)