Taste: Sage and bay laurel arrive first on the palate

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Given its age and tannic architecture

and spice to emerge without dilution

The marrying process — resting the blended whisky in oak for up to six months before bottling — is the single most distinctive feature of Famous Grouse and a step most competitors at this price level skip entirely

Ararat 7 Star Ani 700ML south-africa Taste: Sage and bay laurelArarat 7 Star Ani 700ML is a 7 year old Armenian brandy bottled at 40% ABV, double distilled from local white grapes at the Yerevan Brandy Company. This expression earned a Gold medal at The Brandy Masters 2021, judged by The Spirits Business, confirming its standing among the category's most respected aged brandies. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Yerevan, Armenia 7 Year Age Statement Distillery: Yerevan Brandy Company Production & Heritage The Yerevan