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750ml
Bottle:
$51.75
$54.47
6 bottles:
$50.39
Like an old cedar chest locked tight, this is not showing much except some wood aromatically. On the palate, though,...
375ml
Bottle:
$19.94
Shows an expertly blended combination of red-fruited vermouth with spicy rye whiskey, mouthwatering herbs, bright...
750ml
Bottle:
$43.21
$45.48
12 bottles:
$28.22
Shows an expertly blended combination of red-fruited vermouth with spicy rye whiskey, mouthwatering herbs, bright...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.54
$18.46
Enjoy a bar-quality cocktail experience straight from the bottle with Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail. This...
750ml
Bottle:
$28.21
$29.70
Enjoy a bar-quality cocktail experience straight from the bottle with Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail. This...
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750ml
Bottle:
$26.40
12 bottles:
$22.80
Aged in oak for 12 months, this golden grappa edges close to aged brandy territory—although one sip and that grappa...
750ml
Bottle:
$66.25
$69.74
Bottled as the extreme small batch (19 barrels), Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 10 Year Old Bourbon selects a...
750ml
Bottle:
$124.80
6 bottles:
$123.60
Color: Deep amber throughout with shimmering highlights of copper and sun-yellow. Nose: Upon Uncorking: notes of oak...
750ml
Bottle:
$134.94
Amber color. Aromas of luxardo cherries, italian leather, 80% dark chocolate, and dark tobacco curing with a round,...
750ml
Bottle:
$43.79
$46.10
6 bottles:
$42.30
Color : Deep amber with golden highlights. Nose: A full, rich aroma of aged oak with deep undertones of vanilla....
750ml
Bottle:
$54.49
6 bottles:
$51.29
Bottled from hand selected barrels, Calumet has a customary mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley that offers a...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.60
Casey Jones’ small batch Barrel Cut is mellowed in new charred premium oak barrels to create a spirit with rich,...
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$22.93
Dark amber and gold in color with spicy aromas of oak and delicate corn. lively and smooth flavors of caramel, spice,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.88
Dark amber and gold in color with spicy aromas of oak and delicate corn. lively and smooth flavors of caramel, spice,...
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$20.52
Beautiful amber hue with golden highlights and a rich, satisfying aroma. Luscious flavors of toffee, dark fruits,...
750ml
Bottle:
$44.40
12 bottles:
$42.18
Since the inception of Castle & Key, we have looked forward to sharing our bourbon with the world. Now our Small...
Bourbon Grappa Passerina Other Italian Reds
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.