Don Julio Añejo's 91-point Wine Enthusiast rating and SFWSC Double Gold give it a strong edge in critical recognition

but Cordon Rouge tends to show more tropical fruit and a lighter touch of dosage

which rely on heavier-bodied rums that can muddy delicate fruit notes

and a 375ml half-bottle can occasionally be found in select markets

while Herradura Anejo leans into deeper oak and pepper-spice notes from its longer 25-month aging period

Bodegas Lan Gran Reserva sparkling Don Julio Añejo's 91-point WineBodegas Lan Gran Reserva is a 750ml, 14% ABV Rioja Alta Gran Reserva built almost entirely from Tempranillo grapes. The 2016 vintage earned 96 points and a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, placing it among Spain's most critically lauded Gran Reservas at its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Rioja Alta, Spain Gran Reserva Winery: Bodegas LAN Production & Heritage Bodegas LAN takes its name from the initials of the three Rioja sub