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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:
$12.48
$13.87
Broad, ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla and Mediterranean scrub. On the...
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...
750ml
Bottle:
$32.99
$35.94
Goodnight Small Batch Premium Bourbon is made from a marriage of hand-selected, six year old barrels. It has a...
750ml
Bottle:
$61.19
6 bottles:
$52.79
Excellent, Highly Recommended - 2020 ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
750ml
Bottle:
$70.80
6 bottles:
$63.20
Matured to the peak of perfection, Chicken Cock Whiskey's Small Batch Bourbon explores the nuanced flavors in our...
750ml
Bottle:
$9.94
12 bottles:
$8.94
Notes of ripe plums, cherry jam and tobacco characterize the bouquet of this pure varietal Primitivo from the Apulia...
750ml
Bottle:
$57.46
$60.48
6 bottles:
$54.00
A rich and well-spiced bourbon that has taken all the sweetness and baking spice from the American oak without any of...
750ml
Bottle:
$32.99
Rich vanilla and caramel aromas are enlivened by a hint of fresh pear carrying over to the palate, where rich caramel...
750ml
Bottle:
$2799.94
$3999.94
In 1870, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. purchased a small distillery on the banks of the Kentucky River and named it O.F.C....
750ml
Bottle:
$324.94
Amber color. Perfumed aromas and flavors of white chocolate, finest vanilla beans, oolong tea with floral honey, and...
750ml
Bottle:
$199.94
Dark amber color. Aromas and flavors of ripe figs, heirloom apple, banana custard turnover, tobacco, and candied...
750ml
Bottle:
$64.49
$67.88
This rare syrup creates an extremely smooth, slightly sweet, and nutty spirit.
375ml
Bottle:
$39.90
$42.00
12 bottles:
$38.76
A slightly sweeter bourbon with round, smooth flavors, and a hint of smoke.
750ml
Bottle:
$69.20
12 bottles:
$64.60
A slightly sweeter bourbon with round, smooth flavors, and a hint of smoke.
750ml
Bottle:
$30.97
$32.60
A blend of young and 5 year old bourbons, it drinks remarkably well, like a fine “older” bourbon should. Filled...
Bourbon Primitivo Vidal Blanc
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.