A stunningly provocative entertainer and temptress during the 19th century, brimming with a fiery temper and irresistible charm, Lola Montez was infamous during her own lifetime as a female force to be reckoned with. An adventurous spirit in constant search of notoriety and success, her travels took her across four continents, including America, where she made a name for herself in California’s gold country and crossed paths with Sam Brannan, one of her many suitors.
Bringing together our expertise in winemaking and distilling, this Fame & Misfortune Straight Rye Whiskey is finished in Cream Sherry casks for seven months. These casks previously held Buena Vista’s Cream Sherry dessert wine which imparts a delightful nutty essence and bestows the rye with a rich, full-bodied profile.