and citrus peel rather than the anise-dominant blueprint most consumers associate with the category

Flambé desserts and Italian baking recipes that call for anise liqueur

while CC Reserve 9 Year carries a stated nine-year maturation and leans spicier with more pronounced oak and rye character

Vanilla Union is well-suited to cocktails

fresh ceviche contrasts its sweetness with acid and brine

Rombauer Merlot bordeaux and citrus peel rather thanRombauer Merlot is a Napa Valley red wine blending predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 92 points by James Suckling, this bottling draws its character from the clay rich soils on the Napa side of Carnerosterrain that mirrors the conditions of Bordeaux's celebrated Right Bank. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Napa Valley, California Style: Bordeaux Inspired Red Blend