Tequila Old Fashioned: The vanilla and oak depth from barrel aging gives this cocktail the same richness typically reserved for whiskey-based versions

where the spice notes integrate naturally with tomato

The annual hand-harvest of nearly three tonnes of wild blackthorn shoots places a natural ceiling on production

Taste: Entry on the palate is silky and textured

Luigi Bosca

Saint Hilaire Blanc de Blancs Brut Blanquette de Limoux ukrainian-vodka Tequila Old Fashioned: The vanillaSaint Hilaire Blanc de Blancs Brut Blanquette de Limoux is a 750ml, 12% ABV traditional method sparkling wine from the Limoux appellation in southern France. Rooted in a winemaking tradition that predates Champagne by over a century, this bottling has earned Gold medals from both the Sunset International Wine Competition and the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, along with an 86 point score from Wine Enthusiast. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: