Clear Creek Apple Brandy 8 Year 750 mL is a beautifully crafted American brandy that showcases the Pacific Northwest’s dedication to artisanal distilling. Made from fresh heirloom apples grown in Oregon, this spirit is distilled in small batches and aged for eight years in oak barrels, developing a rich depth of flavor that rivals Old World Calvados. Smooth, complex, and warming, it is both a sipping brandy and a testament to craft distilling. Available at Whiskey Caviar.
Tasting Notes
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Color: Deep amber with golden highlights.
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Nose: Aromas of baked apple, vanilla, caramel, and oak.
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Palate: Rich and velvety with flavors of stewed apple, toffee, spice, and subtle nuttiness.
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Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering fruit and oak spice.
Vital Stats
Ideal For
Clear Creek Apple Brandy 8 Year is perfect for brandy lovers, Calvados enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a refined American-made spirit. Enjoy it neat, in a snifter, or paired with desserts like apple tart or dark chocolate. It also makes a unique base for elevated cocktails such as a Brandy Manhattan or Sidecar.
FAQ
1. What is Clear Creek Apple Brandy similar to?
It is often compared to high-quality French Calvados due to its apple base and long oak aging.
2. How should I enjoy Clear Creek Apple Brandy?
Best enjoyed neat in a brandy snifter, but it also works wonderfully in classic brandy cocktails.
3. Is Clear Creek Apple Brandy sweet?
It has natural apple sweetness balanced by oak, spice, and dry elegance from its 8-year aging.
Available at Whiskey Caviar.
