90-point score from the Beverage Testing Institute

and at that price point it delivers more grain complexity than many competitors thanks to its individually distilled and blended production method

A single ice cube opens up the aromatics without diluting the body significantly

followed by cardamom and cinnamon spice midway through the palate

Ben Marco Malbec is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format

McWilliams Merlot rum 90-point score from the BeverageMcWilliams Merlot is a 100% Merlot red wine from Australia's Riverina region, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Produced by McWilliam's Family Winemakers a house spanning six generations and frequently cited as Australia's most awarded winery this expression draws on over 145 years of continuous winemaking heritage. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Riverina, New South Wales, Australia Varietal: 100% Merlot Winery: McWilliam's Family