5% straight whiskey content gives it just enough character to stand apart from bottom-shelf competitors while keeping the profile approachable for mixed drinks

Seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc align with its creamy texture and lemon-lime finish

dried figs or dates align with its concentrated fruit profile

Cynar produces a noticeably less sweet

Taste: The entry is rich with concentrated dark berry fruit — boysenberry and black cherry — typical of old-vine Napa Zinfandel

Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt 750ML fruit-wine 5% straight whiskey content givesKavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt 750ML is a Taiwanese single malt whisky bottled at 40% ABV and finished in a combination of Portuguese port wine casks. Winner of a Best in Class award at the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), the Concertmaster stands out for its unusual triple port cask finishing using ruby, tawny, and vintage port barrels a technique virtually unheard of in the whisky world. Quick Facts: ABV: 40%