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It's a distinctive option for whisky drinkers looking beyond Scotch, Irish, and American styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Brenne 10 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the best way to appreciate its cognac-cask fruitiness; its softness makes ice unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brenne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629080187098,"sku":"VWS_4667","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/6acdc9e4-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_d62c9bf3-1098-4805-9645-83ed2a4d288e.jpg?v=1653684151"},{"product_id":"brenne-estate-cask-french-single-malt","title":"Brenne Estate Cask French Single Malt 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrenne Estate Cask is a French single malt whiskey from the Brenne distillery in Cognac, France, distilled from barley grown on the estate and finished in casks that previously held Cognac. That Cognac-cask finishing is what sets it apart from Scotch- or American-style single malts. Expect a nose of orchard fruit and honey, a palate of vanilla, poached pear, and light spice, and a smooth, fruit-driven finish without heavy peat or char. It suits whiskey drinkers curious about non-Scotch single malts with a distinctly French, fruit-forward profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Brenne Estate Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fruit-forward, gentle style is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water rather than buried in a mixed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brenne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629208113370,"sku":"VWS_6477","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/1a6193b4-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_af62797d-545f-46a7-8758-ec8b6e5ce1f7.jpg?v=1653685345"},{"product_id":"stauning-kaos-triple-malt-whisky","title":"Stauning Kaos Triple Malt Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStauning Kaos is a triple malt whisky from Stauning, a Danish craft distillery on the Jutland peninsula known for malting its own barley on-site using traditional floor malting. Kaos blends malted barley, rye, and oats — an unusual triple-grain malt combination that distinguishes it from a standard single malt. Expect toasted grain, light smoke, and honeyed sweetness on the nose, a rich, textured palate, and a warm, spiced finish. A distinctive pick for whisky drinkers exploring Danish and Nordic whisky beyond Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Stauning Kaos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to appreciate the layered grain character from the triple-malt blend, which doesn't need ice to soften it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stauning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629815206106,"sku":"VWS_200422812","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/42dbd500-511d-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_124043b2-e01c-48a8-82cb-b52cd0f0620d.jpg?v=1653692145"},{"product_id":"stauning-rye-whisky","title":"Stauning Rye Whisky 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStauning Rye is a Danish rye whisky from Stauning, a craft distillery on the Jutland peninsula known for malting its own grain on-site using traditional floor malting, made from a rye-forward mash bill. Expect rye spice, toasted grain, and light honey on the nose, a bold, warming palate, and a long, peppery finish. A distinctive Nordic take on rye whisky for drinkers exploring Danish whisky beyond Scotch and American rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Stauning Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to appreciate its rye spice, or use it in a Manhattan where its boldness holds up well against sweet vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stauning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629815533786,"sku":"VWS_200422813","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/427193a2-511d-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_73276f80-0620-4ec9-a0ad-6337d0855e27.jpg?v=1653692147"},{"product_id":"stauning-smoke-single-malt-whisky","title":"Stauning Smoke Single Malt Whisky 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStauning Smoke is a peated single malt from Stauning Whisky in Denmark. According to the distillery, it's made from 100% floor-malted local barley, kiln-dried at the distillery over local heather and peat, double distilled in direct-fired pot stills and bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof). Stauning describes fresh, crisp orchard fruit followed by gentle smoke. Because the smoke comes from heather and Danish peat, it's earthier and less briny than many peated Scotch whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Stauning Smoke\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn glass and give it a minute, then try a few drops of water to bring the fruit forward. 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The malted barley is peated before mashing, then distilled and matured in Israel's hot, dry climate, which pushes maturation faster than a cooler climate like Scotland's, so a few years of Tel Aviv heat can do the work of a much longer maturation elsewhere. Expect smoke layered over honeyed sweetness rather than a purely maritime peat character, with the accelerated aging showing as a fuller body than the age statement might suggest. Bottled at 46% ABV, it's built for drinkers curious about where world whisky is headed outside Scotland and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink M\u0026amp;H Elements Peated Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it neat with a few drops of water to open up the peat and honey together. 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Expect a golden color with aromas of honey, dried apricot, and light spice; the palate carries stone fruit, vanilla, and a gentle oak sweetness through to a warm, moderately long finish. A solid introduction for drinkers curious about whisky from outside Scotland and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink M\u0026amp;H Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it neat first to catch the stone-fruit and honey notes the STR casks bring, then add a few drops of water if the climate-driven intensity needs opening up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milk and Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43378111119578,"sku":"VWS_200422942","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/classic2024_boxbottle_Store_1600X_6471917c-d975-4b70-9813-b2314514ef18.png?v=1789102817"},{"product_id":"nelcius-nelcius-premium-single-malt-french-whisky-700ml-1","title":"Nelcius Premium Single Malt French Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNelcius Single Malt French Whisky is a French single malt made from 100% malted barley, part of a small but growing wave of whisky production in France beyond the country's better-known Cognac and Armagnac brandy regions. French single malt whisky typically ages in French oak, which brings a spicier, more tannic profile than the American oak used for most Scotch and bourbon. Exact distillery location, aging length, and cask history for Nelcius aren't independently confirmed here. It suits whisky drinkers curious about France's emerging single malt scene rather than its more famous brandy tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nelcius Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to judge the French oak's spice against the malt base, adding a drop of water if the tannins feel too firm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelcius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473364975834,"sku":"VWS200425299","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/nelcius-premium-single-malt-french-whisky_1.jpg?v=1684820470"},{"product_id":"stauning-stauning-danish-floor-malted-rye-750-ml-1","title":"Stauning Stauning Danish Floor Malted Rye 750 ml","description":"\u003cspan\u003eStauning Danish Floor Malted Rye is a whiskey produced by Stauning Whisky, a distillery located in Denmark. 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Bottled at 45.7% ABV, it carries the grassy, peppery backbone typical of Stauning's rye alongside an herbal, slightly bitter-sweet vermouth note and a touch of dried botanicals from the second cask. The finish is long, spiced, and a little savory rather than purely sweet. This is a whisky for drinkers who already know Stauning's style and want to try an unusual, small-batch cask experiment rather than the core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Stauning El Clasico\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to try this one first — the vermouth cask finish is subtle and easy to lose with ice or a mixer. 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The palate is dry yet fruity, medium-to-full bodied, carrying pineapple blossom and suede through to a finish of orange bread crust, peach cobbler, peppery spice, and limestone. It's an unusual entry point for whiskey drinkers curious about French malt spirit rather than another Scotch or bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Bastille Hand Crafted 1789 Rare Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or with a single large cube to let the orange and spice notes open up; its fruit-forward profile also holds its own in a whiskey sour, where the marmalade and stone-fruit character comes through against the citrus and egg white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bastille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473368875226,"sku":"VWS200425246","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Bastille-Whiskey-1789-750-ml_1_1000x_4e4366af-6ebd-42b1-b229-57863a6b8a4d.png?v=1684406194"},{"product_id":"nassau-single-malt-straight-whisky-german-handcrafted-0141-750-ml","title":"Nassau Single Malt Straight Whisky German Handcrafted 0141 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNassau Single Malt is a German handcrafted single malt whisky, made from malted barley and matured a minimum of three years in oak barrels. 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It's approachable enough for a curious first taste of German whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nassau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473403347162,"sku":"VWS200424872","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Nassau-Single-Malt_600x_2c37569f-44b8-4c21-bf4e-185010027ed1.png?v=1684820354"},{"product_id":"nelcius-premium-blend-700ml","title":"Nelcius Premium Blend 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNelcius Premium Blend is a blended whisky from France, combining malt and grain whiskies aged for at least three years in oak casks before bottling. That grain-and-malt blend gives it a light body and an easy character: soft honey and vanilla on the nose, a mellow palate with a touch of oak, and a short, clean finish. It's built as an accessible, everyday whisky rather than a sipping single malt, which makes it a practical bottle for a well-stocked bar that goes through mixed drinks and highballs more than neat pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nelcius Premium Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReach for it in a highball or on the rocks with a splash of soda — its light, blended character holds up fine to ice and doesn't need to be sipped neat to show well. It's an easy pour for guests who want whisky without much fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelcius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473408393434,"sku":"VWS200424791","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Nelcius-Whisky-Premium.jpg?v=1684820456"},{"product_id":"nelcius-whiskey-aged-in-french-cab-sauv-barrels-700ml","title":"Nelcius Whiskey de France Cabernet Sauvignon 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNelcius Whiskey de France Cabernet Sauvignon is a French whisky finished in casks that previously held Cabernet Sauvignon wine, a secondary maturation that layers red-wine character onto the base spirit. The wine cask imparts a deep ruby tint and a nose of ripe red fruit, baking spice, and oak, with a full-bodied palate carrying dark fruit and spice through to a long finish. It's a whisky built for drinkers who already enjoy wine-cask-finished spirits — bourbon or Scotch finished in port or sherry casks, for instance — and want to see what French oak and Cabernet Sauvignon add to a whisky base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nelcius Whiskey de France Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a splash of water or one rock to open up the wine-cask fruit rather than drowning it — this is a whisky worth tasting on its own before deciding whether it needs more dilution. 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It's unaged, so the corn's natural character comes through directly instead of being layered under oak. Expect a nutty, earthy profile — toasted corn, cacao, and a faintly savory, tortilla-like note that sets it apart from any American or Scotch whisky. It's a genuinely different style, best approached by drinkers curious about corn spirits rather than looking for a bourbon substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it neat first, in a small glass, to catch the toasted-corn character before it's covered up. 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Expect a softer, more fruit-forward whisky than a typical Scotch, with honey, vanilla, and oak from the aging, plus a subtle dried-fruit note likely carried over from the cognac casks. It's a good pick for whisky drinkers curious about how French terroir and technique change the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Alfred Giraud Harmonie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat in a tulip glass to catch the cognac-cask influence — it's subtle enough to lose if you add much ice. 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