At 43% ABV—three points above the legal minimum for cognac—Hennessy Black carries enough weight for serious sipping while remaining one of the most cocktail-friendly cognacs on the market

25 out of 100 points — a remarkable score that places it among the highest-rated vodkas at any international blind tasting

with sweetness tapering into coffee and drier peanut shell notes

a Red Wine Spritzer with sparkling water and a citrus twist makes a refreshing warm-weather serve

The brandy is distilled in column stills from wines made with Airén and Palomino grapes — the same white varietals that underpin the sherry region's winemaking tradition

Alexander Valley Vineyards Temptation Zinfandel ouzo At 43% ABV—three points aboveAlexander Valley Vineyards Temptation Zinfandel is a multi regional California Zinfandel bottled at 1414. 8% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 90 points from Wine Enthusiast on its 2014 vintage, this Sonoma County red delivers ripe berry intensity and peppery spice at an approachable price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 1414. 8% Origin: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California Style: Multi Regional Zinfandel Blend Producer: Alexander Valley