The tall, straight sides and tight-fitting lid of the Gourmet Standard 8-Quart Tri-Ply Stockpot help concentrate heat and minimize liquid reduction, making it ideal for simmering soups and stocks as well as boiling pasta, vegetables, shellfish, and more. This kitchen essential features stainless steel surrounding an aluminum core for the ultimate heat conductivity and even heat distribution, which means no hot spots when cooking. Backed by a lifetime warranty. For almost a decade, Gourmet Standard has been creating innovative kitchen essentials in stainless steel and aluminum cookware, bakeware, accessories, and more. Its specialty cookware product lines impress both customers and the food industry with their usability, durability, and style.