Fonseca 1997 delivers sweet

Aged cheeses like Manchego work well against the rum's dried-fruit complexity

but the wine's firm structure also makes it a strong partner at the dinner table

The 70/30 barley-to-corn mashbill sits in unusual territory — neither a pure malt nor a bourbon-style grain whisky — giving Iwai a flavor signature that doesn't neatly replicate anything else in the Japanese whisky landscape

Quick Facts: ABV: 37%  |  Origin: Utah

Bozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML barbaresco Fonseca 1997 delivers sweetBozal Ensamble Mezcal 750ML is a 47% ABV artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca blending Espadin, Barril, and Mexicano agave in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards, this ensamble stands out for its use of two wild harvested maguey varieties alongside cultivated Espadin, producing a layered, smoke forward spirit with striking complexity. Quick Facts: ABV: 47% (94 proof) Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico