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This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
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Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is distilled by Long Island Spirits on the North Fork of Long...
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A little aeration time coaxes out a mellow vanilla scent. As with its Bourbon counterpart, this rye is aged in...
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$39.60
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McKenzie Rye Whiskey is made from local rye grain and is distilled using old-time techniques. We age this whiskey in...
375ml
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Our flagship offering is distilled from 90% NY Rye grain & 10% Malted Barley, representing a traditional mash bill...
750ml
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Our flagship offering is distilled from 90% NY Rye grain & 10% Malted Barley, representing a traditional mash bill...
750ml
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$34.86
$35.99
Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in...
750ml
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Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
750ml
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$41.87
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Sarsaparilla and cinnamon mingle with whiffs of cedar shavings. The palate opens with oak, vanilla and an echo of...
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$103.08
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Fragrant aromas of fresh fruit and caraway on the nose, with dried banana, buttered corn, black currant, raspberry...
750ml
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Butterscotch, spice, pleasing hints of vanilla and citrus finish off this prize fighter.
750ml
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NOSE: Aromatic spices, dry hay, and orchard fruit. PALATE: Vanilla with hints of back pepper and baking spice,...
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$39.12
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Green River’s Rye with its easy-drinking appeal and memorable finish dazzles on its own or punches through in a...
750ml - Case of 12
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Floral and spicy aromas with hints of cinnamon and caramel. Complex and balanced finish with just the right amount of...
750ml
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Brooding and intriguing on the nose with orange marmalade and spicy oak. Expansive palate with an array of baking...
750ml
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$39.89
$41.99
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The Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan is carefully crafted using our gold medal award-winning Sazerac Rye Whiskey,...
750ml
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$71.27
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APPEARANCE: Tawny. AROMA: Spiced pear, toffee, and rich caramel. TASTE: Caramel and soft mocha open the palate,...
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APPEARANCE: Deep copper. AROMA: Apricot jam, honey, baking spice, and graham cracker. TASTE: Rich vanilla, maple,...
Assyrtiko Recioto Rye Whiskey
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.
In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.
Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.