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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.16
A hint of sweet yellow corn on the palate gives way to rich vanilla. The palate is complex and full-flavored with a...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.10
A special edition Bourbon Whiskey that is rich and full-flavored with notes of vanilla and caramel. Round and full on...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$37.02
Warm, inviting aromas of baked apples, cinnamon, and caramel on the nose. Complex palate full of clove and mace, with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.60
Drinks sweet and earthy with rich toffee, honey and marmalade followed by robust cinnamon sticks and clove...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$47.75
Medium amber with aromas of vanilla and baking spices. A subtle sweetness on the palate with nuttiness and distinct...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.60
Casey Jones’ small batch Barrel Cut is mellowed in new charred premium oak barrels to create a spirit with rich,...
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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 - Case of 12
Bottle:
$43.52
Hints of oak and sap mingle with a touch of corn– just enough to remind you that it’s a bourbon whiskey born of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.40
Maple and caramelized sugar with notes of fresh oak, rose hips, cantalope, honeydew, molasses, and white sugar....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$78.00
Aromas of dark cherry syrup, freshly baked cookies, and a hint of caramel. The palate tastes of sweet corn,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.60
This bourbon has notes of grapefruit, cherry, and brown sugar balanced by the sweet caramelized oak sap from small,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.80
Our own fully-aged proprietary four-grain mash bill bourbon whiskey finished for 13 months inside a Tawny Port Wine...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.20
Heady aromas of brandied cherries, roasted chestnuts, and maple. Creamy and rich on the palate with notes of cacao...
Bourbon Mencia Pigato Primitivo
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.