spreading across the mid-palate with a supple

and a white whiskey base — rather than a cheaper neutral spirit — justifies its price point relative to mass-produced alternatives

A Negroni benefits from its bittersweet cola and anise notes

awarding it Gold and Best of Show at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition and Gold at the International Spirits Challenge

and black coffee

Gekkeikan Plum Wine 1.5L flavored-vodka spreading across the mid-palate withGekkeikan Plum Wine 1. 5L is a Japanese plum wine made with Wakayama ume plums, bottled at approximately 12% ABV in a generous 1. 5 liter format. Produced by one of Japan's oldest sake breweries founded in 1637 this expression stands apart from typical plum wines by employing traditional sake brewing fermentation techniques rather than standard winemaking methods. Quick Facts: ABV: ~12% Origin: Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan Style: Plum Fruit Wine Producer: