opening with floral notes and fresh-cut grass before giving way to citrus peel and a faint wisp of peat smoke

combining power and complexity in a distinctly Californian expression of a classic French template

descended directly from Pyotr Smirnov's 1870s innovation

additive-free fermentation — Black Warrior stands among the more characterful entries in the premium mugi (barley) shochu category

WhistlePig 18 Year Rye 750ML other-sparkling opening with floral notes andWhistlePig 18 Year Rye 750ML is an 18 year aged double malt rye whiskey bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast, this expression stands apart for its rare mashbill incorporating 15% malted rye a historical technique that predates modern industrial fermentation catalysts and gives this bottling its "Double Malt" designation. Quick Facts: ABV: 46% Origin: Distilled in Canada, Bottled in Vermont, USA 18 Year