Aalborg Jubilaeums Aquavit Tennessee Whiskey Barrel-aged California Cabernet with blackberry

Barrel-aged California Cabernet with blackberry

The sharp spiciness of the 95% rye mash bill keeps things from getting too thick and lends a nice grit to the palate

Tennessee - bottled at 100 proof

These transition to a palate of coffee

Aalborg Jubilaeums Aquavit Tennessee Whiskey Barrel-aged California Cabernet with blackberryThis barrel aged bottling tracks back to a 1946 launch, when it celebrated Aalborg's 100 year jubilee, hence the name. The barrel time adds a bright gold hue and mild vanilla sweetness, but it's still lively, with bracing mint and savory caraway layered on coriander and anise for a warming finish.