The whiskey is aged for a full 10 years in new charred American oak barrels — meaning each barrel endures 40 Kentucky seasons of expansion and contraction — before being bottled as a single barrel expression under the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897

a point some tasters note in side-by-side comparisons

Aged Manchego or Comté cheeses echo the sherry-cask nuttiness

The blend of up to 400 eaux-de-vie aged 10 to 37 years

and a splash of agave — the 80-proof backbone holds its own against the citrus and tequila rather than getting lost

Franzia White Merlot 5L tennessee-whiskey The whiskey is aged forFranzia White Merlot 5L is a semi dry California blush wine made from Merlot grapes, packaged at 11% ABV in a five liter Bag in Box format. Produced by The Wine Group one of the world's largest wine companies this expression delivers reliable fruit forward character at a scale that suits gatherings, outdoor events, and everyday pours alike. Quick Facts: ABV: 11% Origin: California, USA Style: Semi Dry Blush Producer: The Wine Group Production &