Brandy

Asbach brandy was founded in 1892 by Hugo Asbach, located in Germany's Rheingau region. With the fruit parcel sourced from the Charente region in France, the brandy is double distilled in copper stills, the first stage the raw spirit is produced and the 2nd stage the fine spirit is distilled. Oak Limousin casks are used holding 300 Litres for 24-36 Months, 4 to 5 times longer than the prescribed 6 months. The brandy appears topaz in colour with sweet honey and somewhat floral on the nose.

Calvados Boulard was established in 1825 and is located in the Lower-Normandy, just north of Lisieux, appellation Pays d'Auge. The Grand Solage uses up to 120 different apple varieties, located from different apple orchards within Pays d'Auge. An apple cider is first produced, which is then double distilled over an open flame and then aged for between 2-5 years in French oak casks, yielding a calvados with depth and richness. The Grand Solage appears golden copper with opulent green fruit and sweet vanilla ...

Calvados Boulard was established in 1825 and is located in the Lower-Normandy, just north of Lisieux, appellation Pays d'Auge. With the fruit parcels located from Apple orchards within the Appellation, the Hors d'Age is a blend of various Pays d'Auge Calvados Varieties, which have been aged in French oak casks for between 10 to 20 years. The calvados appears shiny amber with hints of copper, green fruit accompanied by savoury vanilla, with dried fruits are vibrant on the nose.

Grappa by definition is an alcoholic beverage, a fragrant grape based Pomace Brandy of Italian origin. Pomace brandy is liquor distilled from the solid remains of winemaking, which can include the skins, pulp, seeds and stems of the grape. The pomace may be either fermented or semi-fermented but fermented pomace is preferred as it is dry, soft and has a higher alcohol content. The Bocchino Gran Moscato has been aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels, appearing light amber with generous caramel and sultanas ...

Metaxa Master, Constantinos Raptis carefully selects the finest Noble Muscat fruit from the Aegean Islands of Samos and Lemnos. The Grapes are grown in terraces, protected by dry stone walls that prevent the soil from being washed away. The aromatic Muscat wine is blended with carefully selected wine distillate and allowed to settle before infusion with may rose petals and Mediterranean herbs. The 12 year old displays deep amber in colour with rose petal and herbs on the nose.

Metaxa was founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, derived from Metaxi meaning silk. The brandy itself is a blend between the finest wine distillates aged in French Limousin oak casks and aromatic Muscat wine from the Aegean Islands of Samos and Lemnos. The secret bouquet of Mediterranean herbs and May rose petals are finally added creating the original Greek spirit. The Metaxa 5 star appears dark honey in colour, with subtle oak and some fruit character on the nose.

Metaxa was founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, derived from Metaxi meaning silk. The brandy itself is a blend between the finest wine distillates aged in French Limousin oak casks and aromatic muscat wine from the Aegean Islands of Samos and Lemnos. The secret bouquet of Mediterranean herbs and May rose petals are finally added creating the original Greek spirit. he Metaxa 7 star appears golden honey in colour with seductive dried fruit and orange blossom, mingled with soft vanilla on the nose.

Nose - "Amber with beautiful golden highlights. An intense aroma of cinnamon envelops the nose, full of fresh balsamic and subtly spicy notes with hints of vanilla and clove."
Palate - "The smooth, silky palate leaves a lasting impression thanks to the balance, length and delicate cinnamon flavour."

Recommended Serving – Neat after a meal.