This French-inspired distillation approach yields a cleaner

with a smooth enough profile that it remains approachable without water or ice

which reviewers have credited with giving the vodka its distinctive hard-mineral character

It earned 96 points and Canadian Whisky of the Year in the 2015 Jim Murray Whisky Bible

this Garnacha rewards a slight chill to around 60–65°F and benefits from 20 to 30 minutes of breathing time in the glass or a decanter

Shabo VSOP Brandy 750ML egg-nogs This French-inspired distillation approach yieldsShabo VSOP Brandy 750ML is a 40% ABV Ukrainian grape brandy made from a blend of brandy spirits aged five to ten years in oak barrels. Produced at one of Ukraine's most historically significant winery estates, this expression draws complexity from Aligote, Rkatsiteli, and other white grape varieties a distinctly Eastern European approach to the VSOP category. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Odessa Region, Ukraine Aged 510 Years Distillery: Shabo Wines