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Other Brandy & Eau de Vie

Many think of France and Cognac exclusively when it comes to brandy, however any country that produces wine (or fruit) typically makes brandy too. The genre has as many permutations as any spirits category, starting with classic wood aged expressions from the French regions of Calvados and Armagnac as well traditional European fruit eaux de vies, fine Italian grappas, Slivovitz, Arak, Marc and high end Spanish and Australian brandies - not to forget exotic unaged Piscos from South America. Everything brandy you'll find right here.

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La Cigogne Mirabelle Eau de Vie (350ml)

Fougerolles, FRANCE

$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A fruit brandy produced from Cherry Plums.

No tasting notes available. 40% Alc./Vol.

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La Valdotaine Torrette Grappa (500ml)

ITALY

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

La Valdotaine is a tiny mountain distillery that runs small batches through old copper stills using indigenous grapes such as Petit Rouge, Vien de Nus, Cornalin and Premetta. Pomace is sourced from high altitude vineyards throughout the valley on both sides of the Dora Baltea river. This expression is made from majority Petit Rouge and aged in oak barrels. Its vibrant, diverse aromas evoke sour cherries, spiced raisins, mustard powder, dried dill and hints of brine. Medium to full-bodied flavours of fruit cake, dried apricots and prunes are finished with lipsmacking freshness; balancing spices complete a delicious and complex aged grappa. 43% Alc./Vol.

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La Valdotaine Blanc de Morgex Grappa (500ml)

ITALY

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Distilled in small copper stills in tiny batches from the Prié Blanc grape. The strain known as 'Blanc de Morgex' grows at high altitudes on the slopes of Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley.
Tasting note: Clear. Attractive aromas of dried fruits (raisins / prunes), sour plum, light brine as well as hints of sour dough crust, peppercorns and mustard pickes. Super pure, soft delivery caresses with silky textured flavours of fruit cake, fresh grapes and delicate spice. Fresh and succulent to finish. Delicious. 42% Alc./Vol.

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Laird's Applejack (700ml)

Virginia, UNITED STATES

$91. 99
Bottle
$1103.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Laird's Applejack is a spirit new to Australia, but was first made in 1686 by Scotsman William Laird. Applejack was traditionally produced using 'freeze' distillation. A process that involved putting a barrel of cider outside to allow the bulk of the liquid to freeze, then collecting the unfrozen material. Considering most alcohols freeze at temperatures far lower than water, this process works very well in theory. The unfortunate flaw in the method was the collection fusel oils and alcohols other than ethanol, almost guaranteeing a rotten hangover for the early drinkers of Laird's. Still, this didn't stop George Washington, who himself was a distiller of renown. In fact, he personally requested the recipe after receiving the Laird family, and subsequently introduced Applejack to the rest of the Virginia colony.

Today, Laird's Applejack is made by blending 35% apple brandy with 65% grain neutral spirit. Rest assured, the distilling methods have evolved considerably since the late 1600s, though the immunity from the hangover cannot be guaranteed, especially if Applejack is consumed in the traditional "stonewall" cocktail, one that combines 1 part dark rum, 1 part Applejack and 4 parts hard cider.

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Le Coeur de Jade Eau-de Vie de Vin (700ml)

FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Coeur de Jade (Heart of Jade) is the bespoke Eau-de Vie prepared for use in all the absinthes and liqueurs distilled at France’s prestigious Combier Distillery, including Esprit Edouard, Jade 1901 and Perique tobacco liqueur - amongst others.
Made according to traditional 19th century methods and distilled from wine, this "base spirit" is now available after many requests from fans of Ted A. Breaux’s creations, in particular, by those fortunate enough to visit the distillery and sample the very same eau de vie. It took several years to develop the 'heart', which is distilled in accordance authentic historical procedures, avoiding modern column stills which tend to strip out desirable fruity fragrances. An opportunity to complete your Jade collection, enjoy this neat, as you would a grappa, or use in cocktails. Extremely limited stocks. 42% Alc./Vol.

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Macchu Pisco (700ml)

PERU

$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Made from 'non-aromatic' Quebranta grapes using a copper pot still. Recommended as the perfect base for a Pisco Sour.
Tasting note: Clear. Musty aromas include notes of raisin bread and candlewax. Light and soft in the mouth with a medium dry, juicy grapey, waxy profile and a delicate pepper, raisin bread fade. Endlessly mixable. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Grappa di Chianti Classico (500ml)

ITALY

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Distilled from the pulp of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the high quality pomace of Castello di Fonterutoli and the skill and expertise of Master Distiller, Giovanni La Fauci, result in a grappa of great personality and elegance. This annual run through a discontinuous bain-marie spends a short spell in barriques previously used for the Castello di Fonterutoli wines before further ageing in 'special' containers. Limited to approximately 2500 bottles annually. 45% Alc./Vol.

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Metaxa 5 Star Brandy (700ml)

Piraeus, GREECE

$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

They say that to be Mediterranean is to have a different attitude. This attitude is embodied in Metaxa five star. From vine to bottle, it follows an unusual process. It begins in the soils of Attica. Three varieties of sun-dried Greek grapes are distilled and aged in Limousin oak casks before being married with aged Muscat wine from the Aegean islands. The result is a brandy deep in colour, full in flavour yet mellow. Metaxa 5 star can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. 38% Alc./Vol.

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Metaxa 7 Star Brandy (700ml)

Piraeus, GREECE

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Unmistakable in it’s amphora bottle, Metaxa 7 star is made in the traditional full bodied Greek style dating back to 1888. It is a marriage of spirits aged in oak for seven years with Muscat wines and various botanicals. The taste is exceptionally mellow, full of luscious richness and complexity. 40%alc./vol.

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Metaxa Private Reserve Brandy (700ml)

Piraeus, GREECE

$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

They say that to be Mediterranean is to have a different attitude. Certainly this claim is reflected in Metaxa. When speaking of this unique spirit, we should not merely consider it a brandy, for while it is produced from grapes, its similarities to brandy end there. Metaxa was first created by a silk trader named Spyros Metaxas who in 1882 built a distillation's factory in the city Chyphisia in the Attica region near Athens. A blend of Savatiano, Sultanina and Black Corinth grapes are employed in its production. These are twice distilled to 60% Alc./Vol., then reduced with aged muscat wine from Samos & Lemnos. Further blending continues utilising a mix of botanicals including anise and rose-petals. Then finally, the spirit is married in limousine oak casks. Metaxa is generally available in three versions: Three Star, Five Star, and Seven Star. Each star represents one year spent in oak. The product has earned world recognition for its quality, colour and taste and is distinguished as the most famous Greek spirit worldwide, over and above ouzo.

Now in Australia, a selection of Super Premium Metaxa bottlings are available including the much sought after Private Reserve. This limited production spirit consists of fine distillates aged up to thirty years from Metaxa's family casks and is the high point of the Metaxa range. No tasting notes available. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Metaxa 12 Star Brandy (700ml)

Piraeus, GREECE

$77. 99
Bottle
$935.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Made in the traditional full bodied Greek style dating back to 1888. Metaxa starts out like a brandy, with a variety of distillates from white varietals from different parts of Greece. After periods of ageing in French oak casks, the distillates are blended and mixed with a small amount of muscat wine from the Greek Aegean Islands of Samos and Limnos. Finally, Mediterranean herb and floral extracts are added – a secret recipe - apart from rose petals. The brandy's trademark smoothness is primarily derived from the Muscat wines.
Tasting note: Deep copper appearance is slightly subdued in the glass. Perfumed opening sniffs offer an amalgam of sweet scents from creme caramel to cocoa and dates. Aeration draws out hints of Turkish Delight then liquorice bullets, the latter partially relieving the sugars. Initially light and semi sweet in the mouth; mid palate shows extra depth offering spicy caramel flavours and hints of dried fruits towards the finish. Ends flabby with moderate length as the sweet spices linger. The genteel spirit and glossy texture don’t really compliment the sweetness. Overall, somewhat broad and flat. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Mistral Especial 35 Pisco (750ml)

CHILE

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

A barrel aged expression from the Mistral distillery located in the Elqui Valley of Chile. The brand is named in honor of Gabriela Mistral, a Chilean recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Distilled using Pedro Ximénez and Muscat of Alexandria grapes, the result is a soft, well rounded Pisco with delicate notes of oak, vanilla and chocolate. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Mistral Reservado 40 Pisco (750ml)

La Serena, CHILE

$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Closure: Screw Cap

Chilean Pisco is a distillate mainly of grapes from the Moscatel family, which are grown primarily in the semi-arid "little North" zone of Chile. Chile claims Pisco as its own, protecting its quality through strict adherence to regulations which permit production and processing only in the administrative regions of Coquimbo and Atacama.

This reservado is aged in American oak barrels giving the product an amber color and a soft wood flavour and aroma. The main grape varieties used are Pedro Ximénez and Muscat of Alexandria. Expect delicate notes of vanilla and chocolate. Enjoy on the rocks, with lemon or fruit juice or in your favourite cocktail. 40%Alc/Vol

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Negro Acquavite di Vinaccia Grappa (700ml)

ITALY

$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: Crystalline appearance. Pure and vivacious bouquet is fruity / bready, with succulent aromas of dark plum, beeswax, later drying to fresh prunes, raisins and fruit bread. Light on its feet, evolving mild spirit heat with flavours of prune, dried apricot and raisins in an oily, pure, silky delivery. Finishes cleansing, nicely poised with hints of dark chocolate, orange pith, wax and raisin. A complex and delectable grappa that delivers the goods. 40% Alc./vol.

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Nonino Vendemmia Grappa (700ml)

Udine, Friuli, ITALY

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Produced from Pinot Grigio, Friulano and Malvasia grapes. Crystal clear, viscous appearance. Lifted aromas of sour dough, light raisin bread and green olives with a fresh, spicy edge. Second pass finds dried apricot and hints of feijoa. Mid palate is juicy, grapey, spicy and beautifully harmonised. Finishes long, lipsmacking then beeswaxy with hints of white pepper and spicy dried fruits. So easy to like. Delectable grappa. 40% Alc./Vol.
The Nonino family have devoted themselves to the art of distillation since 1897 and each generation has been consistently improving and innovating to change the perception of this ancient Friulian distillate. In 1973 Nonino became the first producer to create a single varietal Grappa from the indigenous Picolit grape, setting a trend which the rest of Italy’s distillers would follow. Nonino has tirelessly campaigned for the preservation of local varieties, establishing the ‘Risit d’Aur’ (Golden Rootstock) Award in 1975, which is awarded annually to Friulian growers who preserve and propagate native vine material. In 1984 Nonino again set the standard with ‘ÙE’, distilling from whole grapes to preserve their unique aromas and flavours and softness on the palate. And in 2000, the Noninos created Gioiello, a pure honey distillate to complement a range that few producers can rival for quality.

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Pellegrino Duca di Castelmonte Grappa di Marsala (500ml)

ITALY

Reduced from $110.00
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Like other spirits, Grappa is classified according to geographical designations, varietals and styles. Grappa labeled 'Grappa di Marsala' must be made using grapes from the region (Grillo, Catarratto, Ansonica, Damaschino, Perricone, Nerello mascalese and Nero d'Avola) and be bottled at a minimum of 40% Alc./Vol. This expression stems from the famous cellars of the Pellegrino family.

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Pierre Huet Cordon Or 30 Year Old Calvados (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$329. 99
Bottle
$3959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

If you are looking to take your Calvados experience to another level, Pierre Huet has two new bottlings available: a 1972 vintage and this, the 'Cordon Or' . They are very different expressions but equally deserving of attention. Fermented in one hundred year old oak and aged in separate barrels for a minimum of 30 years, venerable apple brandies like this can be shape-shifting spirits - which ups the complexity and enjoyment: In the initial pour, aromas leap from the glass with pure, perfectly mature whiffs of poached pear and baked red apples over cigar box, cinnamon and fruit pastries. In later passes, the accent remains on shellac and vanillin oak. Even at thirty years old, when most are overburdened by tannin, this feels fine-tuned delivering impressive fruit intensity with acidity and oak in support; The finish adds an almost crunchy acidity and delicate astringency that's like biting into a piece of fresh fruit. The aftertaste leaves a final impression of rusticity - fermier cider, half-ripened pears, quince paste and hints of soft cheese rind combine with a salivating freshness. It's a gorgeous Calvados experience that boasts a range and depth that only great age brings, while keeping true to the orchards that conceived it. Allow 10-15 minutes in the glass to show its best. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Pierre Huet Tradition 15 Year Old Calvados (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Pierre Huet is one of the oldest Calvados estates in France, having begun production in the 1800s. The house is situated in the Pays d'Auge region and is led by Francois-Xavier Huet who has modernized the operation, introducing sustainable practices such as replacing the oil used to heat the stills with wood chips from the estate. Two stills operate: a pot still for the AOC Pays d'Auge production and a column still for the Calvados AOC production. Hot water from the distillation heats the visitor centre in winter. Combining the robustness and strength of a Hors d’Age with the length and sweetness of an ancestral Calvados, 'Tradition' fills a gap in the category with a well-aged apple brandy that retains good fruit definition without being overly woody or tannic. The bouquet opens with baked apple, pear and cinnamon, and although it loses steam after air contact, the palate makes amends in a succulent combination of ripe pear, sweet apple cider and vanilla notes that make this easy to like. The supple texture is a delight, while the spicy lift and gentle astringency through the finish add the necessary balance. Huet has assembled this blend using brandies aged at least fifteen years, however, some casks are considerably older. 40% Alc./Vol.
Silver Medal General Agricultural Competition of Paris 2019

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Porton Mosto Verde Quebranta Pisco (750ml)

PERU

$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Nestled in the Ica Valley in the south of Peru, amidst the foothills of the Andes, lies the oldest distillery in the Americas – Hacienda La Caravedo – established in 1684. Here Pisco continues to be handcrafted using centuries old production methods.
Now owned by an American family, the Kallops, the distillery employs Johnny Schuler, Peru’s most celebrated authority on pisco who's both the ambassador and master distiller. Their product remains the country's No.1 Pisco export.
Portón uses only the mosto verde method of distilling from partially fermented grape juice known as 'green must'. They let it rest for a full year in glass silos before it's bottled.
Distilled to strength in copper pot stills from a blend of three grape varieties (Quebranta, Torontel and Albilla), this is unaged and unaltered, nothing (not even water) is added to the finished product. Most other spirit makers distill to high alcohol levels and then add water to dilute to a desired proof.
Tasting note:Ideal clarity. Impressive bouquet highlights scents of crunchie bar and beeswax. Second pass drops a notch in sweetness offering more subdued ripe grape / unripe apricot-like notes. Very pleasurable. Creamy mouthfeel with initial vibrant pepper and fruit bread flavours. Slightly sweeter to finish with vanilla, honeycomb and beeswax to the fore. Excellent length. (One taster noted white chocolate.) Luxurious and highly textural. First rate. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 4.5 Stars - www.diffordsguide.com

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Roger Groult Venerable Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 41%

The Groult family orchards are planted on fine silty soil, over flint clay. The estate has been in the family’s hands for five generations, and has been producing Calvados from estate fruit and neighbouring growers since the 1890s. Traditional techniques are employed to ensure that reputation created by the Groult family for consistent quality is maintained.

Tasting note: Polished bronze / topaz colour. Cognac-like elegance with lovely depth and integration to the bouquet; apple flan, pear tart and sweet baking spices, in particular, cinnamon. 4-5 minutes of swirling introduces notes of ripe red apples and vanilla. This shows beautiful fruit and oak integration; more baked orchard fruits, nutmeg and nuances of bitter dark chocolate through the finish. Concludes elegant, long, mature. The right mix of fruit and barrel age. 41% Alc./Vol.

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Roger Groult 3 Year Old Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A Pays d’Auge Calvados produced from around twenty varieties of cider apples: sweet, bitter-sweet, bitter and acidulous including Bisquet, Binet Rouge, Noel des Champs and Egyptia. Distilled over a wood fire in three small traditional pot stills, this was initially matured in 300 litre barrels allowing a greater contact of the spirit to wood.
Tasting note: Pale gold. The bouquet is fresh, bright and crisp with aromas of cider, baked green apples / pears as well as cinnamon and hints of clove. Follows through in a light to medium bodied Calvados developing with flavours of ripe apple, pear cider and lively acidity. Trails off mildly varnishy, warming, dry, spicy. Medium long. Nice youthful style. Perfect for cooking and long drinks. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Roger Groult Reserve Ancestrale (19th - 20th Century Blend) Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$830. 00
Bottle
$9960.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The culmination of several generation's work, Réserve Ancestrale beautifully expresses the full ageing cycle of Calvados Groult. Matured and blended in the casks that belonged to Pierre Groult (1830-1918), this exceptional Calvados is the oldest eaux-de-vie of the domain. Extremely limited stocks.
Other reviews... "What's in this bottle is incomparable: the oldest spirits of the property blended with dazzling mastery. On the nose and palate, an almost perfect balance between power and elegance, pure charm and fascinating complexity." - Le Figaro Magazine (December 2014)

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Roger Groult Whisky Cask Finish 9 Year Old Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

New as of 2017, another of Groult's experiments in brandy maturation is this whisky cask finish. Suitably, the barrels were sourced from a distillery in Brittany, France with the finishing period lasting just a few months.
Tasting note: Deep gold. Orchard fruits are evident, but the aroma seems smothered rather than enhanced by the finishing. Extra vanilla? Possibly a touch of smoke? On the palate it's more typical, with baked apple and late hints of cider, but pulls up short. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... "It is spicy, iodized but creamy, almost buttery in the mouth."
- M. Hervé Lalau (Wine & spirits journalist)

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Roger Groult 8 Year Old Calvados Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 41%

A Pays d'Auge Calvados matured in 2000 litre, oval shaped oak barrels (which improves contact with wood). A delightful digestive, but also recommended for drinking as a “Trou Normand” (during a meal) or with accompanying cheeses.
Tasting note: Brilliant deep gold. Only slightly less perfumed than its younger sibling; Green apples, cider, roasted chestnuts with lively acid lift. Further exposure accents pleasing woody notes (cedar, sandalwood). Fuller and richer than the 3 year old with middle weight flavours of baked apple and light spice, keenly balanced by fresh, cidery acidity. An appealing combination of youth and middle age. 41%Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... International Wine & Spirit Competition (August 2014) :GOLD MEDAL (category : Calvados from 8 to 12 yo)
"A Calvados that embodies noble classicism. An almost candied fruit, like an apple roasted with honey and butter. Mouth is round and just as greedy as the nose. Seduction and pleasure."
- La Revue du Vin de France (October 2012):
Ultimate Beverage Challenge of New York (March 2010): 95 points ("Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation")

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Salamandre Eaux de Vie Prune d'Ente Plum Brandy (700ml)

Sarlat, FRANCE

$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A brandy aged for over eight years and produced from 'Ente Plums' - a variety typically used for the production of prunes. The result is something in between Calvados and Cognac but different again. This regularly wins the highest honors at Parisian agricultural shows, and it's easy to understand why. A superb bouquet of prunes, dried figs and grape must gives way to sweeter scents of marzipan, dates and Turkish Delight. Vibrant, fresh and flavour-packed; fruit cake and prune are followed by a fresh, piney, peppery surge with hints of Turkish Delight, beeswax, sweet spice and a rush of dried fruits that seemingly never ends. A revelatory spirit and a must-try for any brandy enthusiast. Enjoy as a digestif. 46% Alc./Vol.

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Santiago Queirolo Pure (Pura) Quebranta Grape Pisco (700ml)

Ica Valley, PERU

$82. 99
Bottle
$995.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

Closure: Screw Cap

A spirit fermented and distilled from grapes, Pisco was initially developed by Spanish settlers in Peru around the sixteenth century as a cheaper alternative to their imported national spirit, ‘Orujo’ (a transparent spirit obtained from the distillation of the pomace of the grape, usually bottled at roughly 50% alc/vol). Pisco is produced in the wine making regions of both Chile and Peru; however, questions persist as to their points of difference. Generally speaking, Peruvian Pisco is considered to be superior. Its focus is on utilizing traditional methods to produce an artisanal product which pre-dates Pisco produced in Chile. Chilean Pisco, on the other hand, is the big corporate brother of the Peruvian, with an industry geared for high end production and export. In summary, although both styles are essentially forms of grape spirit, the end product is markedly different.
Defining Peruvian Pisco are particular methods of production, provenance, establishment of vines, the use of specific varietals and storage techniques. In all, it involves a series of considerations more comparable to the production of a fine wine. The Ica Valley is one of Peru’s best Pisco producing regions. The desert conditions are ideal for varietals such as Quebranta, Common Black, Mollar, Italia, Muscat, Albilla and Torontel to thrive. Famous distilleries located in the Ica Valley include Tacama, and the featured Quierolo brand.
There are four traditional styles of Pisco produced:
1. Pura (Pure): Made from using only a single grape variety, these usually include non-aromatic varieties such as Quebranta or Common Black. Famous for producing the ideal Pisco Sour.
2. Aromatic: Made from Moscatel varietals, these include Muscat, Torontel and Italia.
3. Mosto Verde (Green Must): Distilled from partially fermented must, this must be distilled before the fermentation process has completely transformed the sugars into alcohol.
4. Acholado: Blended from the must of several grape varietals.
Prior to distillation, the wine is placed into large containers known as ‘botijas’, (also known as pisqueras). These are made of clay, sand, manure and water, lined with a fibrous material such as straw to shape. These containers are placed outside whereby the heat of the sun acts as catalyst for fermentation. Oppose this to the Chilean styles which are matured in oak, producing a toastier spirit which is bottled at varying strengths according to the style. Peruvian Pisco must be bottled at the natural strength off the still.
Tasting note: Clear, brilliant, slightly viscous appearance. Strong yeast, fruit bread and caper-like aromas. Entry is smooth, warming and mildly tingly with olive bread and fruity flavours (plum, grape) laced with white pepper. Good concentration and balance. Slightly waxy, oily texture. Finishes clean and dry with a delicate salty, green olive and spice aftertaste. 42% Alc./Vol.
Cocktail Recipe: The Classic Pisco Sour
-3 parts Pura Pisco
-1 part granulated sugar
-1 part lime juice
-1 part egg white
Shake vigorously with ice until frothy and strain into a small wine glass and Garnish with ground cinnamon.

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Sarpa Oro di Poli Grappa (700ml)

Veneto, ITALY

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for grappa production.

Tasting note: Aged four years in oak casks. Bright pale gold colour. Opening sniffs reveal scents of candle wax / crayon. These dissipate to reveal subtle notes of dried apple / apricot. Over several minutes, the aroma sweetens, with a hint of brown sugar emerging. Entry is light and silky. Mid palate builds in concentration, offering sweet stewed apricot and roasted nut flavours. Finishes dry with cocoa and vanilla followed by a light honey/ nougat fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Specht Kirschwasser Cherry Brandy (700ml) - DENTED CAPSULE

GERMANY

Reduced from $79.99
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Kirschwasser is German for 'Cherry water'. This clear cherry brandy, traditionally produced by double distilling fermented cherry juice captures the flavours of the fruit in a classic German schnapps. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Specht Kirschwasser Cherry Brandy (700ml)

GERMANY

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Kirschwasser is German for 'Cherry water'. This clear cherry brandy, traditionally produced by double distilling fermented cherry juice captures the flavours of the fruit in a classic German schnapps. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Specht Williams Christ Birne (700ml)

GERMANY

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A Williams Pear based spirit from German distiller Specht. Expect lots of orchard fruit notes with a spicy finish. Enjoy chilled. 40% Alc./Vol.

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St-Remy Signature Brandy (700ml)

FRANCE

$68. 99
Bottle
$827.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A russet, auburn-coloured NAS brandy made from a blend of 30 to 50 different varietals from around France. Maturation took place in two different types of casks: New oak (Quercus Petraea with a fine grain) and traditional casks (Quercus Robur with a large grain). The nose yields soft, semi-sweet aromas of dried apricots and prunes alongside vanilla and coffee-cake and follows with a medium-bodied, silky and rounded profile, the lush dried fruit notes enhanced by sweet spices. The finish is gently tannic, warming, balanced, medium-long. An attractive and easily recommendable style for flavoursome cocktails or serving neat. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... An initial rush of oak is balanced by fruit, some spice, and ample vanilla coming on strong. (Roudaut mentions coconut, but I don’t really catch much of that.) The palate is intensely fruity, apples and pears leading to lighter notes of dried raisins. Plenty of sweet vanilla here, the brandy becoming more candylike as it lingers on the palate. As the finish arrives, notes of milk chocolate arrive. The finish is spun sugar and Starburst, gentle notes of linen and incense lingering on the conclusion. There’s a lot of flavor in Signature but it’s not dramatic in complexity, nor is it really intended to be at this price level. I wouldn’t try to compare it to Cognac but put it up against American brandy, where the flavor profile is similar, and against which Signature acquits itself admirably. - drinkhacker.com

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St-Remy VSOP Brandy (700ml)

Multi District Blend, FRANCE

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Remy continues to represent value in today's competitive brandy market. From cooking to use as a mixer, Remy is an ideal all purpose example at a reasonable price. 37% alc./vol.

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St. Agnes Bartender's Cut Brandy (700ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

St. Agnes' Bartender's Cut is a remarkable mouthful, and for the money, almost unbeatable in its segment. Developed by bartenders for bartenders, the base is a fruity five year old blended with x-wine, Tawny and Sherry cask matured spirit plus a good lick of XO brandy for richness, depth and length. That brings the average age to eight years old. Delivering many of the pleasures found in sherried single malts, it boasts powerful notes of fruit cake, spiced raisins, praline and brandy cream sauce in a caramel setting, backed up by a vivacious, cinnamon-laced finish that raises the bar. Double pot distilled from Colombard, Chardonnay and Doradillo grapes and bottled at a robust 44% (up from 37% in the brand's standard issue), mix it and the flavours remain vivid and undiminished. The sub $100 brandy category rarely gets better than this. Batch #5 tasted. 6000 bottles produced.
On the making of Bartender's Cut, Richard Angove from the St Agnes distillery comments: "It was just amazing to collaborate with 10 amazing bartenders on the project. We landed on a flavour profile which is intense and deep, rich, robust and perfect for mixing in cocktails. The support for the project from the trade has been amazing. In particular Seb Costello from Bad Frankie was an inspiration in leading the team in developing the flavour but also in advising on the final packaging – a true legend and champion of the Australian spirit Industry and great supporter of St Agnes. Our team really are looking forward to reigniting the early success we were having."

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St. Agnes XO 15 Year Old Brandy (700ml)

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

From Cornwall in the early 1880’s came Dr. W.T.Angove with his young family to settle at Tea Tree Gully in South Australia. He established a practise as a country doctor and planted vines as a recreation. That venture into viticulture grew into wine making and then into distilling. It was in 1910 when that young enterprise extended to Renmark in the Murray River Valley where the sun and soil grow grapes particularly suited to making fine brandy. St.Agnes X.O. is twice distilled by the time honoured pot still method and then matured in oak wood casks. The blend of spirits is no older than its youngest part and by Australian law, for a brandy to be designated “Very Old” that youngest part must have been matured in oak wood casks for at least 10 years. By this rule, St.Agnes X.O. is more than 20 years old: in the blend some portion is up to 50 years old. The age is revealed in St.Agnes’s deep amber colour, sweet vanillin nose and its rich, complex, liqueur-like palate. Australia’s answer to Cognac!

Tasting note: Slightly glycerous, deep brassy / burnished copper appearance. The aromatics are heavy, sweet and sensuous revealing a superb amalgam of vanilla, honey, creme caramel with some fresh orange / raisin fruit cake notes underlying. Entry is soft and silky with a plush, semi sweet profile that includes dates, dark chocolate and cinnamon. Very gently warming spirit. Super fine, dusty tannins dry the mid palate; finishes fresh with a persistent orange cake, caramel and cocoa fade that returns late and with surprising intensity. 40% Alc./Vol.

Further notes from the producers: St. Agnes XO Brandy is a deeply coloured, full-bodied and extremely complex spirit. The extended marriage of spirit, wood and time has produced an aromatic brandy with subtle rancio aromas evident. The palate is smooth, dry and long with a nutty oak aftertaste. It is a brandy that because of its complexity, finesse and elegance has become the benchmark of Australian aged brandies. A prodigious winner of medals and trophies at local and Euopean Wine Shows, St. Agnes 7 Star XO Very Old Brandy is Australia's most highly awarded premium brandy. It has on two occasions won a World Championship Trophy .

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St. Agnes V.S. Brandy (150ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$13. 99
Bottle
$167.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Labels often refer to noteworthy historical figures to reflect one or another aspect of their product. In this case, St.Agnes was a young girl of great riches and beauty who denying all her suitors, suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith. She was put to death by sword in 303 a.d. and is the patron saint of purity. But how does all this relate to a bottle of brandy? It's the Saint's ‘pure, clean perfection’, that the makers, Angoves, strive to emulate in this product. First distilled in South Australia in 1925 and in continuous production since, it’s longevity in the market place is testimony to the brandy's quality and value.

Other reviews... This is a richly coloured, medium bodied brandy. The nose shows a range of spirit fractions from the higher aromatic to the lower heart fractions. The palate is spirity with good depth and complexity. Maturation in traditional oak barrels has imparted soft, slightly sweet oak after-flavours that complement the full flavoured palate. Most notably, this brandy is delicately clean and dry, whilst retaining a complexity that ensures it can be enjoyed neat or over ice. 37% Alc/Vol
- notes partially sourced from Angoves.

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St. Agnes 5 Year Old VSOP Brandy (700ml)

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

The St. Agnes range of brandies was founded in 1925. Its ever-increasing success in the market-place can, to some degree, be attributed to the no compromise in quality approach adopted since those early days. The company philosophy on brandy production revolves around the pot still process followed by many years maturation in small oak casks. The brandies in the St. Agnes range are all pot still brandies.

St. Agnes VSOP is a richly coloured, full-bodied five year old brandy. The palate shows good spirit with great depth and complexity derived from the extended period of small wood maturation. This ageing has imparted soft, slightly sweet oak after-flavours that complement the full flavoured palate making it discernibly fuller-bodied than its Three Star younger sister. While still made in a clean, dry style, the greater depth and weight on the palate ensures that this fine brandy is as eminently suitable to be enjoyed neat or with a little ice or water, as it is to be consumed with a mixer.
Alc/Vol 37.1%
Notes sourced from Angoves.size>

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St. Agnes V.S. Brandy (700ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

Labels often refer to noteworthy historical figures to reflect one or another aspect of their product. In this case, St.Agnes was a young girl of great riches and beauty who denying all her suitors, suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith. She was put to death by sword in 303 a.d. and is the patron saint of purity. But how does all this relate to a bottle of brandy? It's the Saint's ‘pure, clean perfection’, that the makers, Angoves, strive to emulate in this product. First distilled in South Australia in 1925 and in continuous production since, it’s longevity in the market place is testimony to the brandy's quality and value.

Other reviews... This is a richly coloured, medium bodied brandy. The nose shows a range of spirit fractions from the higher aromatic to the lower heart fractions. The palate is spirity with good depth and complexity. Maturation in traditional oak barrels has imparted soft, slightly sweet oak after-flavours that complement the full flavoured palate. Most notably, this brandy is delicately clean and dry, whilst retaining a complexity that ensures it can be enjoyed neat or over ice. 37% Alc/Vol
- notes partially sourced from Angoves.

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Sullivans Cove XO Double Cask Brandy (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.7%

A new Sullivans Cove Brandy, this time labelled as 'Double Cask" being a marriage of brandies aged from eight to ten years in various European and American oak casks.
Tasting note: Brilliant topaz. Grape must, sour dough bread and white pepper aromas are initially grappa-like. Swirling and air contact adds luxurious scents of fruit cake, dark chocolate, brandy cream and cinnamon, sweetening further with dense vanilla and salted caramel. Entry offers prunes, oak shavings and pepper, rallying at the finish with a superb rush of caramel, dates, raisins, cocoa and wood spice. A full-flavoured, vibrant brandy with strong references to quality Armagnac. 47.7% Alc./Vol.

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Sullivans Cove Single Cask XO Brandy (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 42.2%

Following the ethos applied to their single cask whiskies, Sullivan's Cove brandy is bottled one barrel at a time. Various European and American oak casks are employed, each bestowing its own character. Production Manager, Heather Tillott comments “These single cask brandies will strike a chord with single malt whisky drinkers due to their intense depth, rich complexity and balanced elegance.”

Note: Batches may vary without notice so barrel numbers will not necessarily be the same as the tasting note below.

Tasting note: [Barrel TDB0029] Burnished copper colour - beams from the glass. The aroma opens mildly tart, gradually engaging with a soft, rich nose-feel. 3-4 minutes air contact evokes enticing scents of old muscat, crème caramel, sticky date pudding and vanilla. Slightly astringent on entry; bittersweet dark chocolate... builds body, intensity and richness, peaking at the finish in a delicious rush of sugars (dates, fruit-cake, vanilla and caramello). Sustained through the aftertaste. Youthful, big-hearted new-world brandy with plenty of personality. 47.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 473 bottles.

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Torres Jaime I Brandy (700ml)

Barcelona, SPAIN

$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Spain's Venerable National Treasure to Rival Cognac.
In the last century Cognac has marketed its way to the top of the brandy hierarchy. Some Cognac houses have even entered the pantheon of popular culture. If other lengthy distilling traditions appear in a state of obscurity compared, it only affirms the success of Cognac’s campaign and its ubiquity as the brandy of 'preference'.

Australia and South Africa are two to be left in the wake of the French. Spain is another. Due credit must be given to Cognac, but the world’s other great grape based spirit discoveries can be made elsewhere. Readers are reminded that Australia still produces some stunning XO brandies, and a single estate South African bottling from KWV was honored as “Best Brandy in the World’ at the London International Spirits Competition in 2010.

Spain remains a major player in the brandy field, and is second only to Cognac in production.
It’s no surprise when one considers that thanks to their absorption of Arab culture around the early 8th century, Spaniards were amongst the first Europeans to learn the art of distillation. For a long time most of their output was sold off to the Dutch as raw spirit, until phylloxera hit Cognac in the early 1880s. At that point in history, Spanish brandy hit a golden age, if only briefly it became a desirable and readily available alternative to Cognac.

In present day Spain there are two regions with Denominacion Origin (DO) controlled brandy production and the spirit must be aged in the Jerez region in Andalucía, or the Penedès region in Catalonia to qualify for certification. For the former, most of the grapes grown are Airen and Palomino and distillation actually takes place in La Mancha, after which the distillate is transported via tanker trucks for maturation in Jerez.

Brandy from Jerez is a national favourite and anyone visiting Spain is bound to come across it. Here the Sherry bodegas mature the lions share of it which makes sense, as they already own the barrels to do it. Ageing usually takes place in 500 litre American oak casks, previously having contained any type of Sherry wine for at least three years.

Just like Scotch Whisky production which traditionally favoured maturation in x Sherry casks, these barrels also make a significant flavour contribution to the ageing process of brandy. Thus, Fino casks will produce brandy which is paler, typically featuring vanilla, fresh fruits and grilled nut characteristics; oloroso casks may lend aromas of walnut, plum, and figs; Pedro Ximenez casks will infuse sweet dried fruit notes and impart a darker colour, and so on. Solera systems are the norm. (More on this below).

While nine out of ten bottles of Brandy sold in Spain contain Brandy des Jerez, the contents of the tenth bottle is the result of those taking the road less traveled.

Brandies from Penedès are amongst those differentiated from the brandies of Jerez - both geographically and stylistically. Here in Catalonia, in the northeast corner of Spain near Barcelona you’ll find an approach that's more aligned with the classic model of Cognac. Regional grapes are used but so is locally-grown Ugni Blanc, the variety that constitutes about 98% of Cognac plantings. Distillation takes place in pot stills and maturation follows in French Limousin oak.

Despite this apparent Francophilia, one Penedes producer has not entirely departed from local traditions. This is Torres. This large family run company set up a distillery here in 1928 and has made the decision to retain their soleras, although they do employ French Limousin oak rather than American oak.

The solera system of aging wines or spirits to maintain a uniform quality will be familiar to sherry enthusiasts. To illustrate this briefly, imagine a pyramid collection of casks arranged with each layer containing brandies of different average age.The rows above the bottom layer are called the criaderas, and contain younger and younger spirit as you ascend. The bottom row is called the solera. It’s here that the brandy is drawn from when required for bottling, after which the casks are replenished with the same volume from the tier above and so on back through the system. Depending on the producer, this process can occur every 4-5 months, or 1-2 years. Because not more than 33% of the volume of each cask can be removed at any one time, this means that there's always a portion of brandy which never leaves the solera.

Intuition might suggest that adding the younger brandies would dominate the older material. In fact, the opposite happens and the younger stock takes on some of the character of the older one. Rather quaintly, the Spanish put it that the older brandy "teaches" the younger.

While Torres is a large concern, they clearly have not lost their artisan touch.

The flavour profile and mouthfeel are not the same as great Cognac, but then, nor should they be. This is not Cognac. Having said that there are resemblances. Overall Torres' style tends towards heavier tones - dessert fruits, Christmas cake in combination with a seductive overlay that comes across like ultra aged Rutherglen muscat, but with the sweetness kept in check. In short, this grandfather of the brandy family should find favour with any one who has enjoyed the finest Australian expressions, but may equally appeal to those who are finding many Cognacs from the larger houses now overly sweet.

Finally, those who have memories of Barcelona may recognise the bottle as a homage to Gaudí, suitably designed by the architect Tanaka to complete the package.

Tasting note: Very deep polished mahogany appearance with some particles floating in the glass, however, it should be noted that the sample on offer was a near empty bottle, so some natural sediment would be expected. It issues a profound perfume of dried apricot and fig, clove and cigar box as well as hints of muscat; Several minutes later hints of candied orange peel and vanilla emerge. A soft, svelte like entry leads into a creamy textured mid palate featuring Christmas cake, sweet tobacco and muscat notes, the latter accentuating towards the finish. Perfect balance. Concludes long and mildly tannic as the wood and dried fruit notes interchange into the prolonged aftertaste. Superb. 38% Alc./Vol.

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Van Ryn's 10 Year Old Single Pot Still Brandy (750ml)

SOUTH AFRICA

$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

A brand that dates back to 1845 when it was founded in Cape Town. Brandies from the Van Ryn Distillery have a discernibly South African personality, rich in aroma and flavour, not only the result of the soils and sunshine but a quintessentially South African approach. Chenin blanc and Colombard grapes are distilled in locally designed copper stills, adapted in size and shape from the French prototype then matured in small French oak barrels. The minimum in South Africa is three years (six months over Cognac), but even further ageing brings out the deliciously spicy, vanilla and woody characteristics found in this example. 38% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Pretty, with notes of brown sugar, caramel, golden raisins, and a dusting of baking spice. Classic brandy, with no trace of alcoholic burn (courtesy of the lower proof, I think) but with gentle chocolate notes emerging on the increasingly nutty, spicy finish. Perfectly fine as a simple digestif. - drinkhacker.com
Notes from the producer... COLOUR: Golden amber.NOSE: Vanilla, apricots, spice and chocolate.TASTE: Lingering dark chocolate, nuts and sweet vanilla. The oak contribution is well balanced.
Gold Medal - SFWSC San Francisco Wine Spirit Competition 2022
Gold Medal - Grape Brandy - 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition

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Van Ryn's 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Brandy (750ml)

SOUTH AFRICA

$105. 00
Bottle
$1260.00 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Brandy is big business in South Africa, with the two biggest players being KWV and Van Ryns. Both producers will tell you that their standards and processes are on par, if not better, than the equivalent Cognac standards with the only difference being the location of the vineyards. Chenin and Colombard grapes dominate, and just as in France, they age their distillates for various amounts of time, bottling with alcohols around 38% to 40%. South Africa's commitment to quality is borne out by a slew of awards. In fact, the country has recently dominated at leading international competitions. Van Ryn's 12 year old is a perfect example, winning the trophy for ‘Worldwide Best Brandy’ six times to date - three times at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and three times at the International Spirits Challenge. Said the IWSC judges in their tasting notes, “...an even balance is perfectly displayed with a spectrum of exciting flavours of fruit, spices and herbs... A beautiful, elegant finish lingers long on the palate – true finesse!” Matured on the banks of the Eerste River in Stellenbosch, expect hints of coffee, dried fruits, cinnamon and sweet tobacco. 38% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aged in small French oak casks, which makes it much more “old world” in style than the other brandies in this family. The nose is more intense, with a slight astringency driven by the wood. Still strong with raisin, well-baked apple, and spice notes, the wood notes grow heavier to the point of overpowering the spirit’s gentle fruit core. With time, the body offers up surprisingly tough notes of leather and furniture polish, with a slightly bitter bite on the finish. - drinkhacker.com

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Vecchia Romagna (Nero) Brandy (700ml)

Romagna, ITALY

$66. 99
Bottle
$803.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Italy is not a country foremost in ones thoughts when brandy comes to mind. It is however, the home of a very likeable drink called Vecchia Romagna. From the heart of sunny central Italy where the premium Trebbiano grapes grow, Vecchia Romagna is distilled according to traditional methods and aged in oak casks for over three years. Although young it possesses a harmonious bouquet and a smooth and full flavoured character that is not to be dismissed. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais Apple Brandy (700ml)

Normandy, FRANCE

$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Tasting note: [2005 vintage] Gontier is based in Saint-Georges du Rouellet, deep in the heart of Domfrontais. This bottling is labelled ‘fermier’ or 'farm-made', indicating that it was made entirely on a farm in a traditional way. Deeply coloured, initially varnishy, then dry cider-like on the nose (pears more than apples), it's full and round with ripe spiced pear flavours followed by apple pie, late cinnamon and acacia. It feels less woody than many Pays d'Auge examples, so less tannic at the finish, but also not quite as fresh and vibrant. 40% Alc./Vol.
Apple brandies from the 'AOC calvados Domfrontais' region in the south of Calvados are uncommon in Australia. The appellation was created in 1997 and reflects the long tradition of pear orchards in Domfrontais due to the region’s clay and limestone soil which is better suited to the strong, deep roots of pear trees. Consequently, Domfrontais Calvados differ from their Pays’d’Auge counterparts by being made from at least 30% pears, as well as the traditional Calvados component of apples. The inclusion of pears makes not only for a lighter-coloured spirit, but also one which emits a more feminine and elegant bouquet. The regulations are otherwise similar to the A.O.C. Calvados and require a three year minimum of ageing in oak barrels; orchards to consist of at least 15% pear trees (25% from the sixteenth harvest) and only the column still is to be used.

Other reviews... [1997 vintage] Gontier make some real artisan Domfrontais. Colour: gold. Nose: extremely aromatic, with the pears in the front and wonderful notes of artisan poiré (pear cider). Then Turkish delights, Haribo bears, bubblegum, liquorice allsorts and lastly, moss and fern after a heavy September rain ;-). Spectacularly fresh and aromatic. Don’t get me wrong, bubblegum does not suggest immaturity in this context, at all. Mouth: fresh, well on the fruits, very clean, with a saltiness and notes of fresh walnuts plus just a little grapefruit. Not extremely complex but very ‘chiselled’, which makes it dangerously quaffable, not only as a digestif. A calvados that left the ghetto! Finish: not too long but still very clean and easy. Comments: very, very dangerous, and much to my liking. I think this baby would even bear one ice cube later in summer…
85 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

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Vinas de Oro Acholado Pisco (750ml)

PERU

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 41%

Contemporary styled piscos are produced at Bodegas Viñas de Oro, located in the Ica Valley, 213 km south from Lima. Since opening in 1993, their dedication to quality has been recognised in their meticulous viticulture combined with traditional artisan small batch methods and high-tech distillery. The collection ranges from subtle notes of nuts and dark fruits found in the varietals like Quebranta and Negra Criolla, to the bolder and more fragrant floral characteristics of Italia. Bodegas Viñas de Oro has earned a Globalgap Certification, a confirmation that the winery supports social responsibility and produces the highest quality pisco that meets all required the strict guidelines of the Peruvian Pisco Denomination of Origin.
Tasting note: Produced from a blend of Quebranta, Italia and Torontel. Flawless clarity. Fresh and floral with lifted apple and pear juice-like perfume. Hints of musk? Later passes add a dried apricot aspect plus light citrus: Pink grapefruit? Lemon butter? Semi sweet and silky with lemon cough lozenge and orange cake flavours. Finishes with a burst of tangy, cleansing acidity rounding off with excellent length. Wonderful fruit purity and freshness. Very impressive. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Weis Kirsch Cherry Brandy (500ml)

Elz Valley, Gutach, GERMANY

$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Weis Kirsch is a cherry brandy, produced by the same family company for over two hundred years. This dead white, dryish, potent spirit has been popular in Switzerland, Alsace and the German Black Forest for centuries.
As young man who loved nature and its gifts, at the tender age of fifteen, Georg Weis brought the old family spirit recipes to light again and began to produce clear fruit brandies. Georg delivered his brandies with his motorcycle, and soon they were popular throughout the whole region. What Georg Weis had begun as a second source of income in the difficult times of WWI, soon became the main source of income for the family farm. When he came of age, Georg Weis had long known what his life's work would be: in 1924, the Elz Valley Distillery Georg Weis was officially founded. The traditional farmstead was transformed slowly but surely into a modern company.

World War II interrupted this development. In 1940, Georg Weis was drafted. The copper pots of the distillery became a victim of the needs of the Wehrmacht, as well as the delivery truck. When Georg Weis returned home in 1945, he had to start over from scratch. With business acumen and daring, he managed to once again get the distillery going as a working enterprise. The complex was continuously enlarged and the circle of customers expanded. In the early seventies, Clemens Weis, the son of the founder, took over the business, and in 1996 he handed over the reins to the third generation of the family. Hansjörg and Christian Weis today run the company with the same "spirit" and passion that drove Georg Weis 85 years ago.

The distinctive split log bottle used by the Weis company to package its spirits cuts a good figure in every house bar. It's rhomboid form is textured like wood and appears simultaneously natural and refined. The design actually refers back to an old tradition: At one time, wooden forms were used in making glass bottles, which gave the surface of each side of the bottle a special texture. Weis’s split log bottles are of course made with modern industrial techniques. But they are reminiscent of the "good old days" -- the times when many of the recipes for white brandies and liqueurs originated. 40%Alc./Vol.

No tasting notes available.

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Weis Obstler Brandy (700ml)

Elz Valley, Gutach, GERMANY

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Weis Obstler is an apple & pear brandy, produced by the same family company for over two hundred years.
As young man who loved nature and its gifts, at the tender age of fifteen, Georg Weis brought the old family spirit recipes to light again and began to produce clear fruit brandies. Georg delivered his brandies with his motorcycle, and soon they were popular throughout the whole region. What Georg Weis had begun as a second source of income in the difficult times of WWI, soon became the main source of income for the family farm. When he came of age, Georg Weis had long known what his life's work would be: in 1924, the Elz Valley Distillery Georg Weis was officially founded. The traditional farmstead was transformed slowly but surely into a modern company.

World War II interrupted this development. In 1940, Georg Weis was drafted. The copper pots of the distillery became a victim of the needs of the Wehrmacht, as well as the delivery truck. When Georg Weis returned home in 1945, he had to start over from scratch. With business acumen and daring, he managed to once again get the distillery going as a working enterprise. The complex was continuously enlarged and the circle of customers expanded. In the early seventies, Clemens Weis, the son of the founder, took over the business, and in 1996 he handed over the reins to the third generation of the family. Hansjörg and Christian Weis today run the company with the same "spirit" and passion that drove Georg Weis 85 years ago.

The distinctive split log bottle used by the Weis company to package its spirits cuts a good figure in every house bar. It's rhomboid form is textured like wood and appears simultaneously natural and refined. The design actually refers back to an old tradition: At one time, wooden forms were used in making glass bottles, which gave the surface of each side of the bottle a special texture. Weis’s split log bottles are of course made with modern industrial techniques. But they are reminiscent of the "good old days" -- the times when many of the recipes for white brandies and liqueurs originated. 38%Alc./Vol. No tasting notes available.

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Weis Kirsch Cherry Brandy (100ml)

Elz Valley, Gutach, GERMANY

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Weis Kirsch is a cherry brandy, produced by the same family company for over two hundred years. This dead white, dryish, potent spirit has been popular in Switzerland, Alsace and the German Black Forest for centuries.
As young man who loved nature and its gifts, at the tender age of fifteen, Georg Weis brought the old family spirit recipes to light again and began to produce clear fruit brandies. Georg delivered his brandies with his motorcycle, and soon they were popular throughout the whole region. What Georg Weis had begun as a second source of income in the difficult times of WWI, soon became the main source of income for the family farm. When he came of age, Georg Weis had long known what his life's work would be: in 1924, the Elz Valley Distillery Georg Weis was officially founded. The traditional farmstead was transformed slowly but surely into a modern company.

World War II interrupted this development. In 1940, Georg Weis was drafted. The copper pots of the distillery became a victim of the needs of the Wehrmacht, as well as the delivery truck. When Georg Weis returned home in 1945, he had to start over from scratch. With business acumen and daring, he managed to once again get the distillery going as a working enterprise. The complex was continuously enlarged and the circle of customers expanded. In the early seventies, Clemens Weis, the son of the founder, took over the business, and in 1996 he handed over the reins to the third generation of the family. Hansjörg and Christian Weis today run the company with the same "spirit" and passion that drove Georg Weis 85 years ago.

The distinctive split log bottle used by the Weis company to package its spirits cuts a good figure in every house bar. It's rhomboid form is textured like wood and appears simultaneously natural and refined. The design actually refers back to an old tradition: At one time, wooden forms were used in making glass bottles, which gave the surface of each side of the bottle a special texture. Weis’s split log bottles are of course made with modern industrial techniques. But they are reminiscent of the "good old days" -- the times when many of the recipes for white brandies and liqueurs originated. 40%Alc./Vol.
No tasting notes available.

Recipe: Cherry Liqueur Strudel

Ingredients

250g (8oz) commercial puff pastry
425g (1lb) can dark cherries
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup soft white breadcrumbs
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons Cherry Brandy or Maraschino Liqueur
extra melted butter
Icing sugar

Preparation: Stone and halve cherries; drain. Roll out pastry on a well floured clean tea towel or plastic pastry sheet to measure 35cm x 50cm (14" x 20"). Work with longest edge of pastry to you. Brush pastry with melted butter to within 5cm (2") of edge. Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over pastry. Mix walnuts, lemon rind, cinnamon and liqueur and place over buttered crumbs together with cherries. Brush edges with melted butter. Roll strudel carefully and place on greased baking tray. Brush over with melted butter. Bake in a hot oven 230'C (450'F) 10 minutes, then reduce to moderately hot 190'C (375'F) for a further 30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter every 10 minutes.

To Serve: Dust with icing sugar. May be served hot with fruit sauce or cold with whipped cream.

Fruit Sauce: Add 1 tablespoon Cherry Brandy Liqueur to syrup from canned cherries. Heat and thicken with a little blended Arrowroot. Serve separately.

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