Gourmet Spice Co - Super 6 Balsamic Box

Our Super 6 Balsamic Box is an incredible collection of our finest aged balsamic vinegars, including THREE Great Taste Award Winners, presented in a custom gift box with Recipe Tips for that perfect present. Set contains SIX FULL SIZE BOTTLES, five of our beautiful ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic Vinegars: the top-of-the-range ‘Gran Riserva’, Rich Raspberry, Blackberry & Rosemary, Pomegranate & Fig and our Ginger & Honey, plus our stunning award-winning White Aged Balsamic Vinegar.

One key difference with ours compared with other cheaper imitations is that we don’t use watery, thin balsamic vinegar; these are thick enough to use as a glaze but without the artificial sweeteners & thickeners.

We also don’t add a grain of sugar, caramel (E150) or sweetener anywhere in the process – allthe sweetness comes from the passing of time & from the fruit itself. This is unlike any ‘supermarket balsamic’ or cheap, watery vinegars made with 40-50% sugar. This also means it’s ‘free’ on all the slimming plans we know of!

Neither do we do ‘reductions’ – cheaper vinegars that have been boiled to reduce them & make them thicker.

Instead, our ‘Special Reserve’ is a stunning, authentic aged balsamic from Modena, home of the World’s finest balsamic vinegars, aged for years in barrels until just the right balance of sweetness is attained & then infused with fruit to give a rich, intense flavour explosion.

More details on the set:

• Gran Riserva ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic: try a drizzle on meat & game as you serve, on figs, goat’s cheese salad, ice cream, fruit, a cheese board & much more. This is gorgeously rich & thick & would easily stand up against one costing twice as much from a high-end retailer. If you’re looking for a glaze (but without the sugar, emulsifiers or artificial thickeners), this is the one for you.
• Rich Raspberry ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic: Packed with fresh fruit flavours, the tart raspberries are balanced beautifully by the rich, sweet, thick balsamic vinegar to create a taste explosion! Drizzle on meats – especially game or lamb – or add a dash to sauces. We drizzle on salads, fruit, ice cream or even add a shot to prosecco for a twist!
• Blackberry & Rosemary ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic: One of our absolute customer favourites, this is a stunning combination of fruit & balsamic vinegars with a subtle back note of herb. Use it as your ‘go-to’ balsamic: whenever you need to dress a salad, dip chunks of crusty bread into something, drizzle on meats or add a dash to sauces, this is a beautiful aged classic balsamic with a twist to bring it right up to date with today’s tastes. It’s the perfect partner to goat’s cheese salad, roast vegetables or tomatoes, but it really excels when a few drops are drizzled over lamb, venison or any game. Add a few drops to a gravy or jus for an extra special sauce or make a marinade by adding a dash to oil, crushed garlic, thyme and whatever else you fancy: marinate pigeon, lamb or game for a few hours before cooking and you’ll create a meal you’ll definitely do over & over!
• Pomegranate & Fig ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic: another Great Taste Award Winner, bursting with fresh fruit flavours, the fresh, zingy pomegranate with the added depth of the fig balances beautifully to create a richness not found in cheap copies or sugary fruit vinegars. Rich, thick & sweet with no bitterness, add a drizzle to anything gamey, salads – especially goat’s cheese – couscous or quinoa, cheese boards & more. This combination of flavours is destined to be a firm favourite with the discerning foodie. We’ve even drizzled it over rocket & added it to a pizza before serving.
• Ginger & Honey ‘Special Reserve’ Aged Balsamic: This infusion of ginger & honey gives a unique flavour profile, working beautifully with sweet meats like pork, pancetta & duck. Rich, thick & sweet with no bitterness, it won’t caramelise as easily as the fruit-based balsamic vinegars so is versatile enough to use in cooking; a drizzle when cooking pancetta or roast pork will add an extra dimension of flavour that works beautifully. Add a few drops to a stew, casserole or sauce too. We drizzle it on sautéed greens, right at the end. Add a drizzle to serve with pork instead of apple sauce too.
• White Aged Balsamic: a Great Taste Award Winner, our beautiful White Aged Balsamic vinegar is light, fruity & full of fruit flavours. Naturally sweet, we don’t add a grain of sugar to this balsamic either, resulting in a bright, fresh dressing, sweet with a hint of creaminess & almost-butterscotch backnotes. A lot of people haven’t heard of a white balsamic, and even the ones that have haven’t tasted one this good! Drizzle on salads, tuna, scallops, fruit, ice cream or use to balance a ceviche for a lightness that is difficult to achieve using a cheap, sugary-sweet fruit vinegar or one of our traditional, rich aged balsamic vinegars. Try a shot in a prosecco or a tall glass with ice & soda water for a refreshing long drink!