roughly 30% of the whisky is transferred to Oloroso sherry casks for three additional years before being reunited with the bourbon-matured portion

Where many fruit brandies — and even some slivovitz expressions — rely on oak aging to add complexity and smooth rough edges

anchored by persistent oak and lingering ginger heat

This expression earned a Gold Medal at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and scored 92 points from Whisky Advocate

toffee-tinged finish

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier unavailable roughly 30% of the whiskyDomaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier is a co fermented Australian red wine (750ml, 14% ABV) from Victoria's Pyrenees region, blending 95% Shiraz with 5% Viognier. The 2011 vintage earned 93 points from Robert Parker, and the wine consistently draws critical attention for bridging Northern Rhne winemaking philosophy with Australian fruit intensity. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia Style: Shiraz Viognier Blend (95 5)