What alcohol is best for trifle?

Chef's answer
A traditional English dessert consisting of layers of cake doused in some sort of alcohol, usually sherry, then layered with jam and custard. While sherry is the traditional spirit to add to trifle, you can also use brandy, rum or other liqueurs.
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