Jim Beam remains the benchmark entry-level bourbon against which most others are measured

Fresh tropical fruit plates — especially cherimoya and lucuma — amplify the aromatic similarities

followed by three months of aging in French oak barrels and a further three months of bottle rest before release

The whisky spends its first twelve years maturing in American oak ex-bourbon casks before being split across three distinct sherry cask types — Amoroso

and smoked almonds bring out the oak spice on the finish

Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz cognac Jim Beam remains the benchmarkPenfolds Magill Estate Shiraz is a single vineyard 100% Shiraz from Adelaide, South Australia, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced from one of the few vineyards in the world located within a major city's boundaries, this wine has earned a Langton's Fine Wine Classification of "Excellent" and received 97 points from James Halliday on multiple vintages. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Adelaide, South Australia 100% Shiraz