A Gold medal at the New York International Spirits Competition

as the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese

300 feet naturally stress the vines into low yields

but The Punishment leans more heavily into oak-derived vanilla and spice

more integrated character than most shelf competitors

Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz single-malt-whisky A Gold medal at theJacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz is a 750ml Barossa Valley Shiraz (14. 8% ABV) that undergoes a distinctive whisky barrel finishing process to build additional layers of complexity. What separates this expression from a conventional Australian Shiraz is its secondary maturation in used Scotch whisky barrels a technique that imparts cedar, vanilla, and charry oak character rarely found at this price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 8% Origin: Barossa