this expression carries a Whiskybase community rating of 92

and citrus flavors framed by pronounced slate minerality and bracing lemon-lime acidity

The "Blended at Birth" process is the single most important differentiator here: by marrying grain distillates before they enter re-charred oak barrels

Dark chocolate truffles complement the strawberry sweetness with bitter cocoa contrast

Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva blended-whisky this expression carries a WhiskybaseGabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva is a 750ml, 14% ABV Sangiovese based Riserva from Castello di Gabbiano in Tuscany's Chianti Classico DOCG zone. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling and 93 points by Wine Spectator (2015 vintage, named to that publication's Top 100 Top Values in 2019), this bottling consistently punches above its weight class in critical assessments. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Riserva Producer: