Ypioca Cachaca Crystal (1L) Quadrupel (Quad) This superb

This superb

with frightfully high acidity

this stunning 2012 should drink well for 25-30+ years

chewy tannins support the huge finish in an imposing Barolo full of intrigue

That is unfair because the late Paul Pontallier crafted a great First Growth this year

Ypioca Cachaca Crystal (1L) Quadrupel (Quad) This superbJudging by the other expressions from this estate produced brand, it improves the longer it's aged. In this case, the spirit is aged for one year, yielding a barely perceptible straw color and an earthy, slightly vegetal, slightly sweet scent. The flavor leads with a sweet sugar cane note, but it also has a brisk smokiness, like mescal, on the finish. Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast