Both are Texas-made whiskeys shaped by the state's intense heat

Yes — at 45% ABV it has enough structure to drink neat without being hot

Winemaker Chris Kajani brings nearly a decade of Carneros Pinot Noir experience gained at Saintsbury before joining Bouchaine

Pairing it with food rather than cocktails is the appropriate approach for a wine of this caliber

For anyone seeking a fruit wine that takes cranberry seriously as a winemaking ingredient rather than a novelty

Penelope Rio 750ML whisky Both are Texas-made whiskeys shapedPenelope Rio 750ML is a four grain straight bourbon whiskey double finished in honey barrels and Brazilian Amburana oak, bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV). Rated 93 points by Whisky Advocate, this expression also earned a Double Gold at the SIP Awards and Double Platinum at the ASCOT Awards recognition that underscores how well its unconventional cask program translates to the glass. Quick Facts: ABV: 49% (98 Proof) Origin: Indiana, USA NAS, Double Cask