a near-vanilla sweetness — likely from the wheat-based spirit — surfaces alongside bitter lemon pith and creamy angelica

particularly highballs and whisky sours

Stoli Vanil tends to show more cocoa and spice complexity

Herb-crusted lamb draws out the sage and rosemary botanicals

KWV Cape Ruby Port italy a near-vanilla sweetness — likelyKWV Cape Ruby Port is a South African fortified wine bottled at 17. 5% ABV in a 750ml format, produced in the Paarl region of the Western Cape. Built from a blend of Tinta Barocca, Ruby Cabernet, Souzo, and Pinotage a distinctly South African combination this expression brings together traditional Portuguese port varietals alongside a homegrown grape that anchors it firmly in Cape winemaking tradition. Quick Facts: ABV: 17. 5% Origin: Paarl, Western