Gold Rush — the apple and honey tones in the whiskey amplify the lemon-honey combination in this modern classic

consider a Rob Roy—the marmalade and spice notes complement sweet vermouth beautifully

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and its Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 94-point score from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge suggest it punches well above its price tier in terms of quality and complexity

The grapes — Malbec

Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir american-single-malt Gold Rush — the appleBlack Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir is a dry Michigan red wine bottled at 12% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced from five vineyards on the Old Mission Peninsula and aged 10 months in French oak, this cool climate Pinot Noir has drawn comparisons to Burgundy for its restraint and finesse, earning a Silver Medal at the 2018 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition for the 2017 vintage. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: Old Mission Peninsula,