The six-to-nine-month rest in American oak adds caramel

Light shortbread cookies provide a buttery contrast to the delicate finish

Is Relentless good for cellaring

Fonseca and stablemate Taylor Fladgate chose to wait a year

largely because the 100 proof bottling strength delivers more concentrated flavor and versatility per pour than most competitors in the honey-whisky liqueur category

Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao a la Vanille 750ML merlot The six-to-nine-month rest in AmericanTempus Fugit Creme de Cacao a la Vanille 750ML is a 24% ABV cacao and vanilla liqueur built from a 19th century recipe using Venezuelan cacao and Mexican vanilla. It earned 95 points from Wine Enthusiast and a Five Star Highest Recommendation from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, where Pacult called it "the best I've tasted, period." Quick Facts: ABV: 24% (48 proof) Origin: California, USA Style: Crme de Cacao Liqueur Producer: Tempus Fugit Spirits