Brendan's in place of a standard cream liqueur adds a noticeable whiskey warmth that cuts through the coffee bitterness

with well-developed caramel and softened stone fruit arriving on the mid-palate

Charcuterie boards with cured meats and cornichons also work well against the wine's medium-full body

Aged Manchego cheese mirrors the buttery finish

keeping the aftertaste balanced rather than purely fiery

Winiveria Khvanchkara flavored-vodka Brendan's in place of aWiniveria Khvanchkara is a semi sweet Georgian red wine (750ml, 10. 512% ABV) blending the rare Alexandrouli and Mudzhuretuli grape varieties. Sourced from the renowned Khvanchkara microzone in the mountainous Racha Lechkhumi region, this wine continues a tradition that earned the Khvanchkara style a Grand Prix at the 1907 International Exhibition in Belgium. Quick Facts: ABV: 10. 512% Origin: Racha Lechkhumi, Georgia Semi Sweet Red Winery: Winiveria