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Brandy: Eau-de-Vie

BLUME MARILLEN AUSTRIA Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie

#30105143 / 750ml #30105044 / 375ml

ST. GEORGE SPIRITS CALIFORNIA St. George Spirits Pear Brandy #30137936 / 750ml #30137939 / 200ml

Famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. Over 4½ lbs of Klosterneuburger apricots are distilled for each 375ML bottle. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this lovely eau-de-vie that embodies the apricot orchard in full bloom. Un-aged fruit brandy best lightly chilled as a digestif. “Top EDV Producers - with Excellent Bottlings” Wine & Spirits

St. George Spirits has been deemed “iconic” by the Spirit Journal and here’s a couple of good reasons why: “A definitive domestic, world-class eau-de-vie.” At 40% alcohol and with no residual sugar, this wildly aromatic pear brandy is a bartender’s secret weapon—enhancing any cocktail that calls for vivid fruit flavor without adding sweetness. 30lbs of organic Bartlett pears in every 750ml bottle. 5 Stars “Highest Recommendation” Spirit Journal

PURKHART AUSTRIA Purkhart Poire William Eaux-de-Vie

#30105164 / 750ml #30105165 / 375ml

Also from renowned family owned Purkhart distillery, Purkhart Pear Williams Brandy uses only “Williams” pears from South Tirol (Alto Adige or Südtirol), whose pears are prized for their opulent and creamy ripe fruit fragrance. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this delicate and beautifully balanced eau-de-vie to an exacting standard. Made only from distilled pears and water.

PEAR SIDECAR INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz St. George Pear Brandy 1/2 oz ginger liqueur 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup DIRECTIONS Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass. — STGEORGESPIRITS.COM

Brandy: Grappa

St. George Spirits Raspberry Brandy #30137937 / 750ml #30137938 / 200ml

POLI DISTILLERIE VENETO, ITALY Poli Sarpa di Poli – Young Grappa #30083239 / 750ml

“Another classic from the laudable wizards at St. George, to whom all lovers of quality spirits are indebted.” St. George Raspberry Brandy is intensely ripe, lush, and focused. 40lbs of Meeker raspberries in every 750ml bottle. 5 Stars “TOP 75” Spirits of 2014, Spirit Journal St. George California Reserve Apple Brandy - Limited/Seasonal — Like fall in a glass! #30140072 / 750ml “Several years ago, St. George Spirits produced an unaged apple brandy for Eleven Madison Park in New York City, blended from varieties such as Spitzenburg, Jonagold, Fall Pippin, McIntosh, Braeburn and Rome Beauty. They didn’t send all of it to the restaurant, however: Master distiller Lance Winters and distiller Dave Smith stashed some in used French and American oak barrels. Now, three years later, the brandy has retained its tart red apple juiciness and minerality and picked up an almost amaretto cookie-like nuttiness. Oak influence shows in the mint, vanilla, cinnamon and peach flavors, but doesn’t cover up the decisively fresh apple liveliness.” “Year’s Best Spirits” Wine & Spirits

Made in the traditional methods by the Poli family since 1898 from the heart of Veneto. A Merlot and Cabernet blend from the hills of Bassano. Nobly works on the palate for a deliciously refined taste, complemented by a wonderful bouquet of fresh geraniums and herbs. If you haven’t tasted a grappa from Poli, you haven’t tasted real grappa before. 95pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017 Poli, PO’ di Poli Moscato Morbida – Smooth #2089712 / 750ml Made from the marc of Orange Blossom Muscat and White Muscat grapes, this grappa has aromas of citrus fruit, orange flowers with flavors that are mellow, tasty and broad. A harmonious cuvée from single variety grapes but from different clone, provenance, harvest times and vinification methods. 40% Abv

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