carried the fruit to full ripeness
Lime and Asian pear follow with bright citrus and subtle stone fruit sweetness — the Amatitán valley's specific agave terroir contributing the particular combination of citrus brightness and pear-adjacent fruit character that the 8-month stainless rest has developed from the fresh distillate's most volatile aromatic compounds
The reviewer called it “a robust finished blend but remains closer to straight bourbon than wine‐barrel gimmick
Ravandi has ushered several brands to international success
This combination is less common in bourbon
Rocca di Frassinello 2019 Ornello Maremma Toscana Calvados carried the fruit to full"This is dense and tightly wound, with blackberry, plum and sweet spice flavors wrapped up in the robust tannins. There's ample fruit and a vibrant structure that comes together nicely on the finish. Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2023 through 2030. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported." Wine Spectator 92 Points