The 2006 vintage in Bordeaux rewarded estates that managed extraction carefully

The inclusion of the cherry pit during distillation contributes a subtle almond-like undertone that distinguishes kirschwasser from other cherry-based spirits

balancing the sweetness without overwhelming it

giving the blenders complete oversight from raw barley to final bottle

a splash of cold tonic with a grapefruit twist also highlights its citrus backbone

Glenrothes 36YR 1978 Single Cask #3631 750ML bordeaux The 2006 vintage in BordeauxGlenrothes 36 Year Old 1978 Single Cask #3631 750ML is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled in 1978 and bottled at 41. 4% ABV after 36 years in a single sherry seasoned refill hogshead. With only 168 bottles drawn from Cask #3631, this expression earned 90. 5 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, where Murray highlighted gooseberries, tobacco, honey, sultanas, and vanilla pods among its many charms. Quick Facts: ABV: 41. 4% (82. 8 Proof)