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Spirits
375ml
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...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $19.04 $20.04
12 bottles: $16.04
Created to change the way people think about gin, Aviation American Gin is made in the traditional dry style with...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $31.52 $33.18
12 bottles: $28.01
Singular nose of smoky pine, orange blossom, and honey with allusions to warm, spicy rye. Pepper and citrus abound on...
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Spirits
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...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $17.79 $18.73
12 bottles: $16.52
Clear color. Aromas of lemon peel, juniper, orris root, earl grey tea, and spearmint with a supple, vibrant,...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $33.86 $35.64
6 bottles: $33.60
This limited run of bourbon is a classic Bourbon mash of New York Corn, Rye and Malted Barley. Aged in 30 gallon...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $18.99
Golden and bright, this straight Bourbon whiskey is one of the most versatile around. Though it starts with a sweet...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $19.94
Shows an expertly blended combination of red-fruited vermouth with spicy rye whiskey, mouthwatering herbs, bright...
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Spirits
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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Spirits
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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Spirits
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $20.52
Beautiful amber hue with golden highlights and a rich, satisfying aroma. Luscious flavors of toffee, dark fruits,...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $39.90 $42.00
12 bottles: $38.76
A slightly sweeter bourbon with round, smooth flavors, and a hint of smoke.
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $25.84 $27.20
12 bottles: $22.42
This enticing gin is aged in our used bourbon barrels. During the aging process, it begins to pick up undertones of a...
Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $9.54
24 bottles: $7.12
Prized for its crisp and clean taste, Crystal Palace is a trusted choice for gin drinkers of all kinds. For a great...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $14.20 $14.95
12 bottles: $12.35
Clear color. Bright, citrusy, herbal aromas of lemon-orange marmalade, cinnamon spice cake, herbal honey, and pink...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.56 $21.64
An innovative gin with a soaring nose of black tea, key lime zest, fresh cut ginger, eucalyptus, sage, and juniper...
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Rapid Ship
Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $69.94
Toasted cereal, honey roasted walnuts, cinnamon, and golden raisin dominate the nose. Smooth and round mouthfeel,...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $21.61
12 bottles: $18.26
Nine beautifully blended botanicals create a delicate spirit with a stunning all-natural rose hue. Empress...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $20.53 $21.61
12 bottles: $17.12
This gin is vivid indigo-blue, thanks to an infusion of butterfly pea blossoms, and transforms to an attractive pink...
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Spirits
375ml
Bottle: $7.99
Sweet nose of baked corn, cinnamon candy, fresh peach, and raw almond. On tasting further rich cask flavors echo the...
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Bourbon Gin Vermentino Nero 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.