The 70/30 barley-to-corn mashbill sits in unusual territory — neither a pure malt nor a bourbon-style grain whisky — giving Iwai a flavor signature that doesn't neatly replicate anything else in the Japanese whisky landscape

especially after dinner when its dessert-level sweetness and moderate alcohol complement the role traditionally filled by port or sweet sherry

Hosting a summer dinner party with Mediterranean-style cuisine

Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere is a 750ml

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Bozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML barbaresco The 70/30 barley-to-corn mashbill sitsBozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML is a 47% ABV artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca blending Espadin, Barril, and Mexicano agave in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards, this ensamble stands out for its use of two wild harvested maguey varieties alongside cultivated Espadin, producing a layered, smoke forward spirit with striking complexity. Quick Facts: ABV: 47% (94 proof) Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico