Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Made and bottled by hand

Made and bottled by hand in small batches in Kentucky

This gin uses green cardamom and Angelica root as two of its main botanicals

and toasted almonds

This is the spirit that started it all for us

George gin

Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut NV Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine Made and bottled by handRuinart is the oldest established Champagne house, with roots reaching back to the Ancien Regime, when it made wine to please royalty at the Court of Versailles. It has always been something of a luxury if a generally affordable one though pricing has climbed steeply over the last decade. Which is why we do this once a year: our tradition is to offer Ruinart at the best price we can manage, so you can stock up. The Blanc de Blancs is the house's