The overall impression is smooth and dry

the sambuca's herbal depth adds complexity to this sleek cocktail

herbaceous layer

dried apricot and butterscotch

bottled at 41% ABV in a 750ml Daum crystal decanter

Novelty Hill Syrah rum The overall impression is smoothNovelty Hill Syrah is a 100% Syrah from Columbia Valley, Washington, bottled at 14. 4% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This estate grown wine has earned up to 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, placing it among the consistently well regarded Syrahs from Washington State. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 4% Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington Aged 18 Months in French & American Oak Winery: Novelty Hill Winemaker: Mike