A touch of water or ice is unnecessary

For a flavored gin that still tastes like gin — not just a lime-flavored neutral spirit — this remains one of the more honest options in the value category

yielding structure without overwhelming the fruit

with caramel tones giving way to lingering floral and cinnamon notes

and frozen rosé drinks where it contributes real wine complexity without overwhelming other ingredients

Bentwing Brandy 750ML netherlands-vodka A touch of water orBentwing Brandy 750ML is a 40% ABV American brandy that blends French Chenin Blanc style brandy with California floral brandy, finished in charred American whiskey barrels. Good Spirits News awarded it an A rating and called it "one of the best American brandies to come out this century" a bold endorsement that reflects the spirit's genuinely distinctive approach to the category. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Origin: Alameda, California, USA