15% Malted Barley Proof: 131.8° Age: 8 years Further identification: This is New Hampshire Liquor and Wine

Cranberry sauce and a hint of red wine hang in the background. Raspberry layer cake approaches me in an effort to win me over to adoration for this glass, but I'm ultimately

light medley of aromas characterized by non-descript citrus, linen or paper, and a light tannic red wine Palate: Wow - that is a solid delivery of mulled wine with incredible citrus depth. Mmm.

Heavy tobacco turns a little bit lighter by a honey wine sweetness. Toffee is bright and clean.

The empty glass smells of smoked apple cider and soft mulled wine.

Heavy malt bumps into tannin-rich flavors one might more expect out of wine.

Maybe a wine? It's a unique one if so. Really unique pepper note. Fine by me, but may be a deal breaker for others. Slight chocolate on the finish.

I find subtle nuance of Malbec wine and French mendiant.

identification: Sample provided to me from @bourbon_fiend_and_finder in a sample swap Nose: Rich port wine

Undisclosed Proof: 109.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 20G1711 Nose: Spicy, potent red wine

These shifting winds mean that we don't have the luxury of waiting around to find out if the little guys select CA and MA retail markets, the latter of which is where I scored my bottle thanks to Burlington Wine He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com , and he hopes you find

For the uninitiated, the Van Winkle line is the lower age tier of the Pappy Van Winkle lineup. Blueberry port wine shows up after coming back from a sip. influence & how much is just right before becoming too much - this is about where I would draw the line