Nikka Coffey Gin, Japan Ultramarine 2017 Forman Chateau La Grande

2017 Forman Chateau La Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon

His namesake whiskey is recognized today as the oldest enduring American Rye in the United States

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Nikka Coffey Gin, Japan Ultramarine 2017 Forman Chateau La GrandeThe bright and zesty aroma originating from four kinds of Japanese citruses, Yuzu, Kabosu, Amanatsu and Shequasar, compliments the traditional gin botanicals of juniper berries, angelica, coriander seeds, lemon and orange peels. There is also a touch of apples, a fruit deeply related to the history of Nikka, followed by pleasantly tangy hints of green Japanese Sansho pepper on the finish.