keeping the drink spirit-forward even with vermouth dilution

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spicy overtones before settling into ripe red plum and baked sweet cranberry

Aroma: Peat smoke arrives first

This grape-forward approach produces a brandy that actually smells and tastes of its source fruit rather than relying on barrel influence or added flavoring

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon cognac keeping the drink spirit-forward even14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is a Columbia Valley, Washington red wine blended from 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 8% other varieties, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. This expression earned a Gold Outstanding medal at the 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition and has been recognized by Consumer Reports as a "best buy," underscoring its reputation as one of Washington state's most dependable everyday Cabernets. Quick Facts: ABV: