Coming from Heritage Distilling in Gig Harbor, Washington, the BSB is a whiskey for people who might not be a regular whiskey fan. The nose on this deep-amber spirit is intensely sweet—so sweet and low-alcohol (only 60 proof) that it feels out-of-place being called a “bourbon.” The initial nose is a hefty dose of (you guessed it) brown sugar, caramel, and a slight bit of cinnamon. The palate confirms that, and it drinks more like a cordial than a whiskey. The richness of this

Winter is tailor-made for peppermint schnapps, and Ullr is one to get to know. From Hood River Distilling in Oregon, Ullr brings peppermint and cinnamon together in a balanced and easy-going schnapps that avoids the usual pitfalls of either being overly sweet or overly hot with the alcohol. The bright peppermint tones are a bit bracing up front, but it does mellow out into a smooth warmth that belies the fact that it is 90 proof. The cinnamon develops later on the palate, and