Dark chocolate desserts benefit from the liqueur's berry intensity

5 miles down the road to the former Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively — a site that ceased distillation in 1994 but retained expansive rickhouse capacity

earning 90-point scores from Wine Enthusiast and Gold Medals at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition across multiple vintages

the 2005 vintage commands prices consistent with its near-perfect critical scores and Second Growth classification — it represents one of the estate's highest-rated modern vintages and competes favorably with several First Growths from the same year

Snoqualmie differentiates itself with its 5% Viognier blend and a slightly more tropical

R. Jelinek Apricot Brandy 700ML american-cordials Dark chocolate desserts benefit fromR. Jelinek Apricot Brandy 700ML is a 42% ABV Czech fruit brandy triple distilled from ripe Moravian apricots in traditional copper kettles. What distinguishes this expression from most fruit spirits on the market is its full strength distillation this is a true eau de vie style brandy, not a sweetened liqueur with apricot pits left in during fermentation and aging to develop layered almond and spice complexity. Quick Facts: ABV: 42% (84 proof) Origin: