keeping the drink spirit-forward even with vermouth dilution

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

balancing the lemon and orange liqueur

For cocktail mixing purposes

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

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: