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Bottle:
$28.23
$29.72
12 bottles:
$22.79
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2015. Luxe and velvety, this port-finished Bourbon shows bold caramel and toffee up front, morphing...
375ml
Bottle:
$11.57
$12.18
24 bottles:
$9.15
This charming bourbon has a truly subtle nose that suggests a freshly baked apple pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon and...
375ml
Bottle:
$18.99
Golden and bright, this straight Bourbon whiskey is one of the most versatile around. Though it starts with a sweet...
375ml
Bottle:
$19.94
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...
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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,...
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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,...
375ml
Bottle:
$39.90
$42.00
12 bottles:
$38.76
A slightly sweeter bourbon with round, smooth flavors, and a hint of smoke.
375ml
Bottle:
$69.94
Toasted cereal, honey roasted walnuts, cinnamon, and golden raisin dominate the nose. Smooth and round mouthfeel,...
375ml
Bottle:
$7.99
Sweet nose of baked corn, cinnamon candy, fresh peach, and raw almond. On tasting further rich cask flavors echo the...
375ml
Bottle:
$10.99
Beautiful nose of peanut brittle, caramel crème candy, mint syrup, and dusty leather. A very approachable whiskey...
375ml
Bottle:
$15.26
$16.06
24 bottles:
$13.78
Freshly crushed cornmeal mingles with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves on the nose. The palate opens with sweet...
375ml
Bottle:
$25.20
12 bottles:
$21.66
Bourbon with New York attitude! With an average age of four years, our High Rye Bourbon punches above its weight....
375ml
Bottle:
$39.10
12 bottles:
$31.92
This bold and assertive whiskey shows a generous bouquet of black cherry, orange cream, brown sugar, smoked clove,...
375ml
Bottle:
$44.94
12 bottles:
$39.05
The maritime aging has dramatically amplified the barrel's interaction with the spirit. Flavors of luscious char and...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.52
$18.44
24 bottles:
$12.47
Surprisingly smooth and deliciously different, Jim Beam Apple is juicy but not overpowering. And because it retains a...
375ml
Bottle:
$18.07
$19.02
12 bottles:
$15.62
This is an intensely flavored bourbon with a bold bouquet of fire-roasted corn, toasted vanilla, and orange...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.52
$18.44
24 bottles:
$12.47
Sweet but not too sweet, Jim Beam Honey has the perfect touch of golden honey to allow its warming sweetness to shine...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.52
$18.44
24 bottles:
$12.47
This is Bourbon infused with cinnamon liqueur, taking aim at the popular Fireball brand. A golden liquid, this smells...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.52
$18.44
24 bottles:
$12.47
When it comes to Jim Beam Orange, our master distillers are looking on the bright side of bourbon. This mix of orange...
Bourbon Primitivo Seltzer 375ml
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.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.