An aperitif course alongside Spanish tapas or charcutería

What earns Chacmol a distinct place in the mezcal category is its raw material: Salmiana agave from San Luis Potosí's high-desert terrain produces a flavor profile noticeably different from the Espadín-dominated mezcals that fill most shelves

Grilled lamb chops complement the berry fruit and pepper spice

dry character of the base distillate

and 20–30% Chardonnay

Ardbeg Ardbog 750ML macallan-ritz-carlton An aperitif course alongside SpanishArdbeg Ardbog 750ML is a limited edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 52. 1% ABV (104. 2 proof) in a 750ml format. Winner of Gold at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards for Best Islay Single Malt (No Age Statement), Ardbog stands apart for its rare use of ex Manzanilla sherry casks a maturation choice almost unheard of among Islay distilleries. Quick Facts: ABV: 52. 1% Origin: Islay, Scotland NAS (No Age Statement) Distillery: Ardbeg