Foursquare Criterion

“At the risk of sounding like a superfan, this is the world’s best rum distillery,” says Minnick, who compares the mystique of this Barbados producer to that of rarified whiskey maker Pappy Van Winkle. Foursquare Rum Distillery’s Criterion ($90) is layered in dried fruit, caramel, white pepper, apple pie, molasses, cinnamon cookies, and Mexican chocolate. It has an impeccably smooth finish that just doesn’t quit. Adds Minnick, “Should you ever come across Foursquare Criterion in a store, I advise you to buy every bottle you see.”