Subtle sweetness and a faint resinous quality from the mastic emerge as the spirit breathes

The Douro Valley port cask finishing is the defining move here — six to eight months in those casks after a decade in bourbon wood creates a depth of fruit and spice that few Irish single malts at this age statement achieve

Batch-mixed punches and pitcher drinks for casual entertaining

authentic lemon that reads like freshly grated rind

Taste: Full-bodied entry with brown sugar and vanilla giving way to baking spice and toasted hazelnut at the mid-palate

Arona Sauvignon Blanc other-tequila Subtle sweetness and a faintArona Sauvignon Blanc is a Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc blended with a small percentage of Riesling, bottled at 12. 7% ABV in a 750ml format. Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator, this expression stands out for its flinty, smoky minerality drawn from Blind River terroir and an unconventional Riesling addition that lends unusual texture and body. Quick Facts: ABV: 12. 7% Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with Riesling blend