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“To the tooth,” Al Dente describes the ideal consistency of something when cooked. We believe Breaking Bread’s...
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A rich nose of blackberries, cassis, dark cherries and sweet spices. Medium body with sleek tannins. Round and juicy...
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Beautiful nose of peanut brittle, caramel crème candy, mint syrup, and dusty leather. A very approachable whiskey...
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This mellow Bourbon is scented with vanilla and a hint of stone fruit. On the palate it's light and creamy, with...
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Surprisingly smooth and deliciously different, Jim Beam Apple is juicy but not overpowering. And because it retains a...
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Sweet but not too sweet, Jim Beam Honey has the perfect touch of golden honey to allow its warming sweetness to shine...
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This is Bourbon infused with cinnamon liqueur, taking aim at the popular Fireball brand. A golden liquid, this smells...
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Who says all whiskey needs to be so serious? This black cherry-infused Bourbon is just plain fun. Look for strawberry...
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Elegant. Smooth. Refined. That’s what 4 years of aging in newly charred American white oak barrels does to our...
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Deep amber hue. Generous sweet wood and caramel aromas. A relatively viscous attack leads to a moderately full-bodied...
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The top note aromatics are fresh raspberries soaked in kirsch, smoked strawberry and Earl Grey. The palate is fresh...
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Amber color. Aromas and flavors of crushed peanuts, coconut frosting, bruléed banana, chocolate sponge cake,...
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Red
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This wine displays a brilliant ruby hue with purple tints. The nose offers up red and black berry fruit overtones of...
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The base aroma is buttered corn-on-the-cob with aeration bringing additional scents of vanilla and cinnamon. The...
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McCormick has a whiskey distilling history that goes back 160 years. McCormick Old-Style Whiskey is distilled from...
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This tawny Bourbon has a rich, spiced scent reminiscent of fruitcake. On the palate, look for caramel studded with...
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This high-rye, 100-proof Bourbon features a brown-sugar aroma and bold, mouthwatering notes of cocoa, hazelnut and...
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Honey-roasted peanuts, maple syrup, and stone fruits are underscored by deep earthy notes of tobacco leaf, dried...
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Bourbon Garganega Red Blend 1.0Ltr

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.

Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.


We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.