Absolutely — its nearly four years of lees aging create enough complexity for contemplative sipping

the bourbon is transferred into a second custom-made barrel constructed from wood that has been air-dried for 18 months and then toasted — critically

giving the wine generous fruit that makes it approachable now while retaining the tannic architecture needed for cellar development

and a whisper of pipe tobacco

the dual perfect 100-point scores from Parker and Dunnuck place the 2019 Distenta at the very apex of the vintage

Dalmore Port Wood Reserve 750ML barolo Absolutely — its nearly fourDalmore Port Wood Reserve 750ML is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky matured using a split batch port cask process, bottled at 46. 5% ABV. Winner of a Gold medal at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge, this expression draws its complexity from a unique remarrying technique involving tawny port pipes sourced from the celebrated Graham's Port Lodge in Portugal. Quick Facts: ABV: 46. 5% Origin: Northern Highlands, Scotland NAS (Port Wood Finish)