Fonseca 1997 delivers sweet

That alone makes it a landmark release in bourbon history

The 70/30 barley-to-corn mashbill sits in unusual territory — neither a pure malt nor a bourbon-style grain whisky — giving Iwai a flavor signature that doesn't neatly replicate anything else in the Japanese whisky landscape

or American whisky can replicate

Aged cheeses like Manchego work well against the rum's dried-fruit complexity

Bozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML barbaresco Fonseca 1997 delivers sweetBozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML is a 47% ABV artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca blending Espadin, Barril, and Mexicano agave in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards, this ensamble stands out for its use of two wild harvested maguey varieties alongside cultivated Espadin, producing a layered, smoke forward spirit with striking complexity. Quick Facts: ABV: 47% (94 proof) Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico