The distillery's unusual lye-pipe loop and worm tub condensers create a spirit heavy enough to stand up to 30 years of barrel aging in combined ex-bourbon and ex-sherry wood

Its Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 90-point Wine Enthusiast score reinforce its standing at this tier

striking a balance that works equally well neat or in cocktails

What does Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry taste like

Acacia Chardonnay scotch-whisky The distillery's unusual lye-pipe loopAcacia Chardonnay is a barrel fermented Carneros California white wine, bottled at 750ml with approximately 13. 514. 5% ABV depending on vintage. Produced by one of the founding estates of the Los Carneros appellation, this Chardonnay has earned consistent critical attention, including 87 points from Wine Spectator for the 2014 vintage and a Gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition the same year. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 514. 5% (varies