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750ml - Case of 12
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Warm, inviting aromas of baked apples, cinnamon, and caramel on the nose. Complex palate full of clove and mace, with...
375ml
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$12.18
24 bottles:
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This charming bourbon has a truly subtle nose that suggests a freshly baked apple pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon and...
750ml
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$13.51
12 bottles:
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This charming bourbon has a truly subtle nose that suggests a freshly baked apple pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.60
Drinks sweet and earthy with rich toffee, honey and marmalade followed by robust cinnamon sticks and clove...
750ml
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6 bottles:
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An exceptional coupling of our French and American Cellars, BHAKTA 2014 Bourbon unites two spirits in celebration of...
750ml
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$90.47
Butterscotch and nectarines are playful and inviting aromas. What begins as delicate turns into a powerhouse of...
750ml
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Rated 96 - Named for the finery one would wear for special occasions back in the day, the six-year-aged bourbon has a...
750ml
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$40.85
$43.00
A touch of smoke with immediate notes of toasted oak and dulce de leche, background notes of cinnamon and clove....
750ml
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With a big aroma of fresh oak, toffee and leather along with light caramel and vanilla flavors and a clean finish,...
750ml
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With a big aroma of fresh oak, toffee and leather along with light caramel and vanilla flavors and a clean finish,...
750ml
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$43.91
6 bottles:
$38.39
BLACK DIRT takes its name from the dark, fertile soil left by an ancient glacial lake that once covered Thousands of...
750ml
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$79.43
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Crafted from a distinct grain ratio, aged in new charred oak, and then hand-selected when its unique flavor is...
750ml
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$46.80
An extremely expressive nose of baked apricot, candy plum, and nougat candy lead the way to this rich, but...
700ml
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$189.94
Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
750ml
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$174.94
$189.94
Velvety aromas of mature grain laced with vanilla lead into a dynamic and bold blend of toasted cashew and baking...
700ml
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$199.94
$299.94
There are aromas of orange zest, vanilla custard, and cornbread on the nose of this bourbon. Bold stewed stone fruit...
750ml
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$259.94
$359.94
There are aromas of orange zest, vanilla custard, and cornbread on the nose of this bourbon. Bold stewed stone fruit...
700ml
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$279.94
$359.94
Somewhat subtle aromatically, notes of caramel and apricot come through. In the mouth this overproof bourbon has...
750ml
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$90.05
$94.79
Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon is a small-batch whiskey and is the first Blue Run product with Bourbon...
Bourbon Mavrodaphne Mencia Tocai Friulano
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.
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
What is Retsina?
The Tocai Fruiliano grape varietal has been grown in and around the northern regions of Italy for centuries, and is still widely praised for its distinctive character and beautiful set of flavors and aromas. Despite the name, the Tocai Fruiliano varietal is not actually related to the famous Tokaji grapes of Hungary, or the Tokay d'Alsace grapes, but is actually the same species as Sauvignon Vert. Wines made from the Tocai Fruiliano grape are generally a pale straw yellow in color, and are recognizable by their aroma of wild flowers and orchard fruits such as pears. The flavor of the wines varies from vineyard to vineyard, and the Tocai Fruiliano grape is renowned for having a broad set of flavors, although citrus notes are usually detectable in most bottles.