a consequence of its elevated position and cooler nighttime temperatures that slow ripening and preserve natural acidity

and nine months of lees aging in neutral French oak

What sets Ciroc VS apart from mainstream VS cognacs is its classification as a French brandy rather than a cognac

The cellars' riverside location creates a consistently high-humidity aging environment that slows the rate of evaporation

This focus on winter wheat as the primary grain — a first for the American whiskey industry — gives Bernheim a distinctly softer

Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon buffalo-trace-brands a consequence of its elevatedBeringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon aged in charred American oak bourbon barrels, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator and a Silver Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2017 vintage), this expression bridges the gap between wine and whiskey culture with genuine barrel influence rather than gimmickry. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5%