Cardrona Growing Wings 5 Years Old Single Malt Whisky (New Zealand), 63.9% abv, $129.99, 375 ml

This intense, effusive whisky shows high-toned Meyer lemon peel, apple and pear skins, root beer hard candy. and cedar shavings. Velvety in texture, there is milk caramel, Turkish date, and honey cake, finishing long and persistent on a maple and barley syrup note.