A Mojito is a natural match — the rum's vanilla sweetness complements fresh mint and lime

and baking spice stay on the palate well after each sip

it tends toward a slightly more refined

Stilton or Roquefort blue cheese — the salt and tang complement the port's salted licorice finish

What makes the process particularly unusual is that each wine barrel is tempered with a 180-proof brandy distilled from local Long Island Chardonnay before being filled with bourbon — a step that bridges the gap between grape and grain and leaves a distinctive vinous imprint on the final spirit

Vamonos Riendo Mezcal Joven 750ML macallan-untitled-tasting A Mojito is a naturalVamonos Riendo Mezcal Joven 750ML is a triple distilled artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 750ml format. This ensamble of Espadn and wild Tobal agave earned "Best Mezcal of the Year" at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition and a 94 point rating from Wine Enthusiast, placing it among the most decorated joven mezcals on the market. Quick Facts: ABV: 42% Origin: Sierra Madre Mountains, Oaxaca, Mexico