1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2021

"Intense cherry garnet, medium-high layer, clean and bright. Aroma of good intensity, elegant, fine and harmonious. Presence of red and black fruit, with a wooden background of quality reflected in toasted aromas and minerals wrapped in creaminess and sweetness. In mouth, it is a medium-bodied wine, with a very good structure and acidity that makes it pleasant and easy to drink, balanced and expressive. Retronasal of fruity aromas perfectly accompanied by those provided by the wood, high persistence and sweet memories." —winemaker

"The deep ruby color indicates a luxe complexity, while aromas of black cherry, cassis and rich earth are abundant in this classic Cabernet Sauvignon. On entry, currants and black plums generously lead to a plush mouthfeel. There are ample tannins carrying the fruit to the long lingering finish. Aging for 12 months in 1-year-old American oak barrels created notes of baking spices, nutmeg and hints of caramel." —winemaker

"There's a romance in darkness, it draws our curiosity and beckons a desire to taste the unknown. This limited release blends dark fruit flavors of blueberry and black berry with opulent notes of coffee and dark chocolate for a rich, yet silky smooth, wine experience." —winemaker

"To truly capture the essence of George Smith’s vision, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has been created using the time-honoured distillation methods that he introduced so long ago. Made with water from the same crystal-clear mountain streams, in the same cold, pure air, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills. These unique, lantern-shaped copper stills, designed by the man himself, are not the only important tools in our distilling legacy. The traditional oak casks in which we mature the whisky give each expression its own distinct characteristics. When George Smith began distilling, The Glenlivet had no age statements and he selected whisky from casks of a range of ages. We have replicated this freedom with The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, selecting whisky from a variety of traditional aged oak casks. Then, to lend a modern twist to the flavour of the expression, Master Distiller Alan Winchester marries together a selection of the aged oak casks and American first-fill oak casks. American first-fill oak casks are those that have never before been used to mature whisky. Selective use of these casks provides a smooth, creamy sweetness that mingles harmoniously with the delicate flavours and complex fruity tones already present in the whisky." —producer