Mexico Casa DragonesCasa Dragones Joven 40%

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Casa Dragones

Mexico

White

70cl

1 Immediate | 0 Marketplace

Duty Paid

£217.00

What is cask finishing?

Master distillers have been maturing whisky in oak barrels for centuries. While it is generally accepted that “the cask is king” and “the wood makes the whisky”, cask finishing – or second maturation – is a relatively new fashion. Here we look at what it is and why it matters Maturation, distillation and the base grain combine to give whisky its character. But – while it only takes a week from ...

BY Holly Motion,

ON February 12, 2021

F+R Visit Castello Di Ama

With the releases of the new Chianti Classico 2016s upon us, there is no greater time than to travel around the region, tasting what this magical vintage has to offer. Where better to start than the beautiful hamlet of Ama in the southern tip and highest point of the Chianti Classico designation. Here you will find the exceptional Castello Di ...

ON July 5, 2019

Art and soul: Castello di Ama

In amongst the 18th century buildings and vineyards at Castello di Ama, you’ll discover striking modern sculpture. Disruptive and disarming, the art and wine of this Chianti Classico estate is at the cutting edge. Sophie Thorpe spoke to CEO Lorenza Sebasti and winemaker Marco Pallanti to find out more The constant tension in wine is between art and science; the ...

BY Sophie Thorpe,

ON February 26, 2021

The WhistlePig Custom Cask Program

F+R's Head of Spirits David Walters made his second visit this summer to the WhistlePig Distillery in Vermont to hand select some of their finest single casks for the F+R Custom Cask Program. The distillery is leading the global Rye whiskey revival and after selling out of our first exclusive 15YO cask earlier this year, we couldn’t wait to return ...

BY David Walters,

ON October 31, 2019

Louis Jadot 2018 - Exclusive Casks

Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent negociant house in Burgundy. A company that has managed to straddle both the entry level and fine wine market, whilst retaining respect in both. At the entry level, they offer tremendous consistency at a price point rarely found in Burgundy. At the top end, with their Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites, their ...

ON September 26, 2019