Ballantine's 12 positions as a mid-range blended Scotch and consistently delivers complexity that rivals or exceeds several competitors at the same tier

Sharp cheddar cheese complements the tart apple notes naturally

thanks to old-vine sourcing and oak aging — features typically associated with more expensive Argentine bottlings

A Moscow Mule benefits from Wesola's smooth texture against spicy ginger beer

Heritage Ruby emphasizes intense berry fruit and firm structure

Renwood Old Vine Zinfandel other-wines Ballantine's 12 positions as aRenwood Old Vine Zinfandel is a full bodied California red wine from Amador County's Sierra Foothills, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2018 vintage earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, and earlier vintages have collected Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and Critics Gold at the Critics Challenge Wine Competition a consistent track record for one of Amador County's benchmark Zinfandels. Quick Facts: ABV: 14.