with blackberry and plum dominating the entry

The 28% rye mashbill is the single most important differentiator here — it is roughly double the rye content found in most mainstream bourbons

Cardamaro is excellent served chilled or over a single large ice cube

where a small measure of crème de cassis plays off the wine's acidity

cocktail-friendly whiskeys

Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 rhone-valley with blackberry and plum dominatingKendall Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a 100% estate grown Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced entirely from lower yielding, higher elevation Jackson Estate vineyard blocks, this 2015 vintage delivers concentrated dark fruit character shaped by 15 months of predominantly French oak aging. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Sonoma County, California Vintage: 2015 Winery: Kendall