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750ml
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$40.88
12 bottles:
$40.06
Inspired by our brewery friends, this whiskey blurs the lines. Organic corn offers the classic bourbon nutty...
750ml
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$34.56
$36.38
6 bottles:
$31.38
Hard Truth Peanut Butter Whiskey pairs the rich and creamy flavors of deep-roasted peanuts with those of a fine, aged...
750ml
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$21.20
12 bottles:
$20.78
• 100% Mavrodaphne.
• Low yielding vines from loamy clay soils.
• Fermented and aged in stainless steel.
750ml - Case of 6
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$43.44
Full and floral aromas lead to a smooth sweetness of marmalade, fudge, and fine oak. Round with good body with notes...
750ml
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$63.84
$67.20
A bold and spirited nose showcasing aromas of cloves, luscious maple syrup, crushed almonds, and ripe mango. The...
750ml
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$52.44
$55.20
With our background in brewing, we’re able to coax the subtleties and complex nature of malt into a whiskey that is...
750ml
Bottle:
$34.66
$36.48
A classic Manhattan cocktail exuding timeless sophistication and elegance. Rich and smooth, it entices with notes of...
750ml
Bottle:
$37.62
$39.60
6 bottles:
$28.80
Aromas of orange marmalade, toasted oak, and a hint of baking spices tantalize the senses. On the palate, the velvety...
750ml
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$76.84
$80.88
6 bottles:
$76.80
Very malt-forward, with the grain aromas pleasant and sweet, accompanied by whiffs of pine nuts and pepper spice. The...
750ml
Bottle:
$63.60
6 bottles:
$59.52
Pale amber color. Rich, inviting, complex smoky aromas of malted chocolate, roasted nuts, and delicate smoky earth...
750ml
Bottle:
$93.09
$97.99
This bold and flavorful sipping whiskey is made from New York State-grown malt smoked for eight hours over Scottish...
750ml
Bottle:
$27.44
$28.88
6 bottles:
$23.60
INTRODUCING SLOW & LOW COFFEE OLD FASHIONED. OUR NEW, DEVIOUSLY DELICIOUS COLLABORATION WITH INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE IS...
750ml
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$28.27
$29.76
12 bottles:
$23.71
It’s made with the good stuff – real Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged for two years in American oak barrels...
750ml
Bottle:
$32.55
$37.20
Iron Smoke Distillery’s original and award winning Rattlesnake Rosie’s “Forbidden Apple Pie” whiskey recipe....
750ml
Bottle:
$120.40
6 bottles:
$119.60
This year’s blend is comprised of straight bourbon, straight rye, and light corn whiskeys that have been aging in...
750ml
Bottle:
$27.99
Familiar maple syrup color and vanilla and oak flavor, good dose of alcohol burn. Finishes relatively dry, with some...
750ml
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$199.94
$249.94
Sinatra Select pays tribute to Jack’s biggest fan: Frank Sinatra. Made with our unique “Sinatra Barrels” that...
750ml
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$49.38
$51.98
At first, this whiskey is easy to underestimate, since the amber color and mild toffee aroma give little away. But...
750ml
Bottle:
$66.11
$69.59
6 bottles:
$60.91
Full-power with the reins off, this bourbon almost has a tutti-frutti bubblegum core that has many other flavors...
American Whiskey Gros Manseng Mavrodaphne 750ml
The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.
The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.
Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.
Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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
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