Grappa sometimes gets a bad rap as the moonshine of Italy, but there is a world of immense quality beyond the rustic homemade examples many people encounter. Grappa is a brandy, made from many varieties of grapes and grape by-product, and finished in just as many diverse styles. The Chairman’s Trophy winner from the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Bocchino Cantina Privata Moscato Sauternes Cask Finish Grappa, scored 96 Points.

Deeply rich with a pronounced herbal character. Roasted apples, apricots and honey is underlined with notes of tarragon, mint and green matcha. Rich and full bodied this grappa has a long finish that lingers.