For drinkers looking to explore American rye beyond the familiar Kentucky and Indiana bottlings

Taste: The entry is full-bodied and sweet

North Macedonia  |  Aged 18 Months in Oak  |  Producer: Tikves Winery

this blend stands apart from most value-tier Scotch by anchoring its recipe around Lagavulin single malt — an uncommonly prestigious base for a whisky at this price point

Brune et Blonde positions as Guigal's entry-level Côte-Rôtie

Irony Pinot Noir rye-whiskey For drinkers looking to exploreIrony Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Monterey County, California, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2014 vintage earned a Platinum award at the 2017 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, reinforcing this label's track record of punching above its price tier in competitive judging. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Monterey County, California Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Producer: Delicato Family Vineyards