Ironroot Republic Icarus is the bottle that made me fall in love with Texas whiskey. Edition 25 brings plum, berries, vanilla icing, and a touch of campfire smoke at 117.2 proof. Here’s why I still want a bottle on my shelf.

A review of Kooper Family Whiskey’s 8 year straight bourbon finished in Sherry casks. A Texas-aged, limited release with layered dark fruit and spice.