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This wine is a blend of varieties originating from the Mediterranean Basin— 40% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache), 25%...
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Golden and bright, this straight Bourbon whiskey is one of the most versatile around. Though it starts with a sweet...
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Inviting aromas of roasted grains, wildflower honey, apple pastry, and lemon tart introduce this classic whiskey. In...
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This elegant, super-soft sipper is a blend of grain whiskey and malt whiskey that was finished in oloroso Sherry...
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Beautiful nose of peanut brittle, caramel crème candy, mint syrup, and dusty leather. A very approachable whiskey...
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This mellow Bourbon is scented with vanilla and a hint of stone fruit. On the palate it's light and creamy, with...
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Aromatics here are of sweet biscuits and gingerbread, coated with milk chocolate and roasted almonds. The palate...
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Finished in craft beer barrels, this quaffable whiskey offers a bright topaz hue and bracing tropical fruit and...
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Aromas of fresh brewed beer and roasted cherries lead into a medium-bodied whiskey that delivers layers of caramel,...
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Classic and familiar aromas are pleasant and comforting like a cup of hot tea on a rainy fall day. Roasted barley and...
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Surprisingly smooth and deliciously different, Jim Beam Apple is juicy but not overpowering. And because it retains a...
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Sweet but not too sweet, Jim Beam Honey has the perfect touch of golden honey to allow its warming sweetness to shine...
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This is Bourbon infused with cinnamon liqueur, taking aim at the popular Fireball brand. A golden liquid, this smells...
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Who says all whiskey needs to be so serious? This black cherry-infused Bourbon is just plain fun. Look for strawberry...
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Elegant. Smooth. Refined. That’s what 4 years of aging in newly charred American white oak barrels does to our...
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Deep amber hue. Generous sweet wood and caramel aromas. A relatively viscous attack leads to a moderately full-bodied...
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Amber color. Aromas and flavors of crushed peanuts, coconut frosting, bruléed banana, chocolate sponge cake,...
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From the grapes usually picked for Chianti, here is a new wine expression, fresh, summery and suave. Light ruby red...
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The base aroma is buttered corn-on-the-cob with aeration bringing additional scents of vanilla and cinnamon. The...
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McCormick has a whiskey distilling history that goes back 160 years. McCormick Old-Style Whiskey is distilled from...
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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.
The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.
However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.
Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.