The 2021 vintage scored 89 points from Patricio Tapia's Descorchados guide

The almond and cherry-pit finish is unusual for the category and adds a layer of interest that purely sweet competitors lack

The Madagascar vanilla addition is calibrated to enhance rather than overpower the bourbon's natural caramel and grain sweetness — a balance many flavored whiskeys fail to achieve

and a whisper of dark fruit carry through to a clean close

Their Réserve range draws on the same exacting viticulture applied across the family's holdings throughout the Southern Rhône

Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey 375ML sauvignon-blanc The 2021 vintage scored 89Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey 375ML is a triple distilled blend of grain and single malt Irish whiskey bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). This gold medal winner at the 2020 USA Spirits Ratings was developed through nearly 100 blend trials conducted alongside master distiller David Elder at one of Ireland's most storied distilleries. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Blend (minimum 34 years aged) Distillery: Old Bushmills