A 96-point rating from Wine Enthusiast in 2023 is not a courtesy score for a heritage brand — it reflects a genuinely complex product built from over 60 botanicals using a recipe that has remained essentially unchanged since 1860

Bastille positions as an accessible entry into the French whiskey category

savory character that defines the best of Montalcino

The high corn mashbill gives it a smooth

Is Hardy XO good for sipping neat

Old Country XO Brandy 750ML russian-vodka A 96-point rating from WineOld Country XO Brandy 750ML is an Armenian XO brandy produced by Proshyan Brandy Factory and bottled at 750ml and 40% ABV. As an Extra Old designation, this expression represents extended aging in Caucasian oak barrels, a hallmark of traditional Armenian brandy production that has earned the region respect among brandy enthusiasts worldwide. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Armenia XO (Extra Old) Distillery: Proshyan Brandy Factory Production & Heritage