Bourbon Whiskey
In the vast and variegated world of distillates, whisky is one of those spirits which is one of the most appreciated categories; Bourbon belongs to this vast universe, but it represents a type of whiskey produced only in United States of America, with its own history and characteristics. Bourbon is a distillate produced by distilling corn must, which is the first differentiating characteristic, for example, from the equally American Rye Whisky; corn must be present as a raw material for at least 51%, for the remaining part other cereals can also be used, such as rye, wheat or malt.
The second characteristic that makes Bourbon different from the others is related to aging; in fact, according to the disciplinary, whiskey must be aged in new and toasted oak casks, which gives it a more amber tonality and a characteristic hint of vanilla. Moreover, in case the Bourbon whiskey is aged for a period of at least two years, the mention "Straight Bourbon" can be mentioned in the label.
Bourbon whiskey was born in the American state of Kentucky, however it can be produced in every country of the United States of America; it takes its name from the homonymous county within the state, and it derives from the lineage of Bourbons of France, who once were the owners of the southern states of United States of America. The first Bourbon whisky was produced in 1789 by Reverend Elijah Craig; it is said it was invented almost by chance, in fact its real origin is still shrouded in mystery.
A first version about the origin of American whisky, and in particular about the aging in these particular casks, says a fire burned some oak casks where the reverend used to make his home made distillates, and he decided to use them anyway in order to invent this unique and delicious style. A second one, instead, wants the same reverend voluntarily burned the barrels to remove the smell of rotten fish, and then used them to age the distillate. A third theory, which in this case follows a logical thread, supposes instead that, considering peat does not exist in the southern United States, then they experimented with charred casks in order to create a style very similar to peat whisky.
From Kentucky Bourbons, Bulleit to Buffalo, Maker's Mark to Wild Turkey, and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, discover the selection of the best Bourbon whiskeys, to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails such as the Bourbon Whiskey Sour or the Old Fashioned.
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1 L Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky - Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark - 1 L Bourbon dal colore dorato e brillante. Al naso note fruttate e speziate, rilasci agrumati, con fina..Regular Price: €34.90
Special Price €28.99
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Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch Reserve - Rebel Yell
Rebel Yell 0,70 L Whisky dal colore ambrato acceso e dal profumo che ricorda il caramello, il miele, la cioccolata e in..€38.50 -
"Featherbone" Bourbon Whiskey - Journeyman Distillery
Journeyman Distillery 0,50 L It is an amber-coloured whisky. The scent recalls hazelnut, cereal, peanut butter, caram..€59.99Out of stock
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Bourbon Kentucky Whiskey - Bulleit
Bulleit 0,70 L Colore ambrato brillante. Al naso esprime sentori di spezie dolci e di miele. Al palato è un bourbon..€28.50Out of stock
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Rye Whiskey "95" - Bulleit
Bulleit 0,70 L Bourbon dal colore ambrato intenso e dall'ampio bouquet aromatico che rimanda alla vaniglia, alla segale..€33.90Out of stock
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Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year - Bulleit
Bulleit 0,70 L Bourbon dal color ruggine con riflessi ambrati, e dal profumo che ricorda quella della quercia, della va..€43.90Out of stock
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(1 L) Bourbon Whiskey - Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey 1 L Whiskey with a shimmering amber colour. The scent reminds vanilla, pear, spices and caramel. On the pa..€27.99Out of stock
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Bourbon Whiskey "101" - Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey 0,70 This Bourbon has an amber colour with some orange glares. On the nose the aromas are those of vanill..€29.99Out of stock
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"Rare Breed" Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey - Wild Turkey (Astuccio)
Wild Turkey 0,70 L Rare Breed has a coppery colour with amber glares. On the nose a large bouquet opens with tones of ..Regular Price: €44.99
Special Price €40.99
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Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight 1 Litro - Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace - 1 L Bourbon dal colore ambrato e luminoso. Al naso aromi di vaniglia, melassa, mou ed anice. Al palat..Regular Price: €29.99
Special Price €22.99