whereas Smirnoff employs triple distillation and charcoal filtration

The tannins are velvety but firm

adding a bitter herbal edge that prevents the oak sweetness from becoming cloying

Finish: Warm and structured

The combination of quarter-barrel aging and sherry-barrel finishing is uncommon in American rye whiskey and gives McKenzie Rye a flavor profile that genuinely stands apart from both Kentucky and other craft ryes

Havana Club Anejo Blanco Rum 750ML ouzo whereas Smirnoff employs triple distillationHavana Club Anejo Blanco Rum 750ML is a double aged, charcoal filtered white rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. What distinguishes this expression from most white rums is a two stage aging processfirst rested in oak barrels for one year, then blended and returned to oak for a minimum of two additional months before charcoal filtration strips away color while retaining developed flavor. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof) Origin: Puerto