McCormick Gourmet Collection Stick Cinnamon

McCormick Gourmet Collection Stick Cinnamon (0.75 oz) is a compact jar of whole cinnamon quills that sits in the spice aisle near other single-spice jars and specialty baking ingredients — think ground spices, whole nutmeg, star anise and vanilla beans. It’s often found on endcaps during the holidays or in the aisle with organic and gourmet spice offerings. Shoppers reach for this product on occasions from holiday-baking and mulled-wine or cider preparation to weekend brunches where cinnamon-scented pancakes, oatmeal or French toast are on the menu. The McCormick Gourmet sub-brand signals a slightly elevated offering aimed at home cooks who enjoy culinary ritual and flavor nuance; the packaging and copy lean into artisanal, globally inspired uses (Indian curries, pho broths, chai) and appeal to food enthusiasts and home entertainers rather than bargain-focused buyers. Label characteristics emphasize natural provenance — whole cinnamon sticks, single-ingredient listing — and may include organic or “Gourmet Collection” styling that creates a healthful, natural halo without kid-focused characters or overt health claims. Processing context: these are minimally processed whole spice quills (dried bark), simply harvested and dried. Sensory details: the sticks are firm and woody, releasing a warm, toasty, sweet-spicy aroma when broken or simmered; they add subtle heat and fragrance rather than sweetness. The small container is designed for infusing liquids or long-simmering dishes — dropped into mulled beverages, steeped in rice pudding, or simmered in broths — and fits into the ritual of slow cooking and seasonal baking where aroma and time amplify flavor.