Neat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach — water opens up the citrus and nut aromatics without diluting the smoky undercurrent

Grilled pineapple works with the vanilla sweetness

Oak and caramel sweetness fade gradually

Aroma: The nose opens with elegant vanilla pod and crème anglaise

consistently outperforming many spirits twice its cost in critical evaluations — its 90-point Wine Enthusiast score and Master medal at the Vodka Masters reinforce strong value within the category

La Troussepinette Red 750ML whisky Neat or with a fewLa Troussepinette Red 750ML is a French blackthorn infused aperitif bottled at 17% ABV in a 750ml format. This distinctive liqueur earned the Chairman's Trophy at the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge in New York, competing against 650 spirits from 30 countries a remarkable achievement for a small production regional specialty. Quick Facts: ABV: 17% Origin: Cognac Region, France Blackthorn Aperitif Producer: Lise Baccara (Grard Paignon) Production &