by Michael Cervin | May 9, 2024 | Brandy
Stone Castle is a winery located in the Republic of Kosovo which started in 1953, and in addition to producing some very good wines, they also have a few spirits, all of which are sourced from the grapes on their property. Grape spirits with natural flavors on the... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 7, 2023 | Brandy
As with any fruit brandy, the object is to find the expression of the fruit itself in a distilled form. Since 1870 Etter has produced line of eau de vie and aged brandies. This iteration is pure plum. It does however have a layer of sweetness that isn’t needed. Yes,... 
by Michael Cervin | Jan 9, 2023 | Brandy
Overlooking Puget Sound, Öömrang is both a winery and distillery with a farming history dating back to the late 1800s in Washington State. They farm what’s known as the Saturn peach, AKA the donut peach, which is smaller, and more squat than regular peaches.... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 6, 2021 | Brandy
You’ve got to hand it to an outfit that can manage to produce a such a fine VSOP at a price that is accessible to everyone. It shows layered aromas of caramel, maple, marzipan and allspice. The palate entry is soft, with a rich texture and viscosity translating the...
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