Grappa Nonino il Merlot

3: Has a nose of agave. It tastes remarkably like bread with some underhanded fruit notes and lasting alcohol. It's weirdly savory and viscous. It's initially smooth, but has some spiciness. The finish is mostly rubbing alcohol. The bread and agave mix to give it an unpleasantly rancid flavor. It doesn't have anywhere near the sweetness I would expect of a brandy or the refreshing elements a white wine ought to (partially due to serving warm, I'm sure). Distressingly similar to Balvenie 21 Portwood.