He affectionately referred to the casks of mature vintage Cognacs as "antiques

using eaux-de-vie sourced from four of the region's premier growing areas (crus) and blended at the Hennessy distillery in the town of Cognac

this expression delivers on both counts

A classic Cognac Old Fashioned with a sugar cube and Angostura bitters lets the vanilla and sandalwood character stand front and center

blending eaux-de-vie exclusively from Grande and Petite Champagne

Ballantines 12 Year 750ML giftship He affectionately referred to theBallantine's 12 Year 750ML is a blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV, combining over 40 malt and grain whiskies each aged a minimum of twelve years. The expression has earned more than 22 medals across international blind tasting competitions over the past decade, establishing it as one of the most consistently decorated blends in its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Scotland Age: 12 Years Owner: Pernod Ricard Master Blender: Sandy Hyslop