The Calistoga Star 7 Years Old California Brandy

CATEGORY: Brandy
AWARD CLASS:California Brandy
Origin:California, USA
Retail Price: $75
ABV:42.5%
2024Best in Show Winner
Baking Spices
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Dried Fruits
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Honey
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Orange Peel
SWEETNESS
SAPIDITY
BODY
ALCOHOL
CHILLED
NEAT
IN COCKTAILS
CULINARY

HOW TO SERVE

Serve neat or over ice — we love it in a classic Sidecar.

X-FACTOR

The judges loved the length of palate and the careful balance of flavors, as well as the versatility at the bar.

TASTING NOTE

Bright, light chestnut color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of chalk, leather, and baking spices with supporting notes of sandalwood, orange peel, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering an earth-driven core with flavors akin to leather, black pepper, mineral, and roasted nuts. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture.
91 points/Double Gold|VALUE GRADE — C