which rely on heavier-bodied rums that can muddy delicate fruit notes

but Cordon Rouge tends to show more tropical fruit and a lighter touch of dosage

while Herradura Anejo leans into deeper oak and pepper-spice notes from its longer 25-month aging period

Bushmills 16 is distilled at the Bushmills Distillery in County Antrim

Don Julio Añejo's 91-point Wine Enthusiast rating and SFWSC Double Gold give it a strong edge in critical recognition

Bodegas Lan Gran Reserva sparkling which rely on heavier-bodied rumsBodegas Lan Gran Reserva is a 750ml, 14% ABV Rioja Alta Gran Reserva built almost entirely from Tempranillo grapes. The 2016 vintage earned 96 points and a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, placing it among Spain's most critically lauded Gran Reservas at its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Rioja Alta, Spain Gran Reserva Winery: Bodegas LAN Production & Heritage Bodegas LAN takes its name from the initials of the three Rioja sub