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$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
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$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
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$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
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$20.52
Beautiful amber hue with golden highlights and a rich, satisfying aroma. Luscious flavors of toffee, dark fruits,...
375ml
Bottle:
$45.20
12 bottles:
$41.80
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.
375ml
Bottle:
$69.94
Toasted cereal, honey roasted walnuts, cinnamon, and golden raisin dominate the nose. Smooth and round mouthfeel,...
375ml
Bottle:
$17.35
$18.26
Robust aromas of saddle leather and cherry juice present themselves first, followed by subtle notes of pear and...
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:
$10.12
$11.25
Made with Ruché grapes sourced from vineyards with different characteristics, Clasic stands out for its elegance and...
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...
Bourbon Japanese Whiskey Ruche 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.
Whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Japanese fine produce, but over the past one hundred years, this fascinating and multi-faceted country has diligently forged a unique whisky identity which is growing in popularity, and which is entirely its own.
The story of Japanese whisky begins in 1918, when Masataka Taketsuru was sent to Scotland to undertake a tour of single malt distilleries in the Highlands, and bring home a knowledge of whisky and distillation skills. He returned full of inspiration, helped no doubt by his new Scottish wife, and alongside his friend, Shinjiro Torii, set up what would become a successful whisky industry.
Today, the Japanese whisky industry is spread over a relatively small handful of distilleries, which continue to use Scottish techniques and recipes, but with a hefty dose of distinctly Japanese experimentalism. This is displayed most obviously in the barrelling techniques the Japanese use - to create a distinctly Oriental set of tasting notes, native Japanese oakwood casks are used for ageing, alongside casks taken from plum wine producers, which impart a beautiful set of floral flavors to the whisky.
While some distilleries produce some excellent single malts, the majority of Japanese whiskies are blended, which reveals a unique set of flavors and aromas ranging from honeysuckle and orange blossom, to toffee and acetone.