and butter-poached lobster — all dishes that echo the whisky's balance of sweetness and subtle richness

deliberate tasting without overwhelming heat

A standard Bordeaux-shaped glass helps concentrate the aromas

transitions through a caramel sweetness

The vineyards sit at roughly the same latitude as Bordeaux and share similar rubidium-rich soils

Hacienda Lopez de Haro Reserva amarone and butter-poached lobster — allHacienda Lopez de Haro Reserva is a Rioja Alta red wine blending Tempranillo and Graciano, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced from old, low yielding vines in San Vicente de la Sonsierra and bottled unfiltered, this Reserva has earned a 92 point rating from The Wine Advocate and a Silver Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Rioja Alta, Spain Reserva Bodega Hacienda Lpez de Haro