Eau de Vie

Courriere Napoleon Brandy is a very old and prestigious brand, which was first recorded in the 19th century in the second half. Courriere is recognized as the best brand in the world produced in France. In France brandy is called eau-de-vie, a designation that includes any fermented juice that has been distilled. Most frequently this will be grape juice, but eau-de-vie can be made from apple juice, pear juice, and other fruit juices. The French also consider alcohols such as vodka (which is made from fermented potatoes) and grain alcohols to be eaux-de-vie.

Our whimsical muse has aged slightly from our original Apple Brandy. She still embodies The Dampfwerk Distillery’s unique blend of European-style tradition with an unexpected American twist. Our Barreled Apple Brandy, produced from Minnesota-grown apples, are naturally fermented and distilled in the highest-quality copper still and lightly aged in French oak. She is as delightful as her younger self but perhaps a bit mellower, sweeter, and more complex.

A very worthy competitor to the best Calvados, in our opinion. We crush and ferment the whole apple, using Golden Delicious apples grown in the Yakima Valley, and distill. Following the customs of the Calvados makers of Normandy, the high proof apple spirit is aged in a combination of old and new Cognac barrels, made of Limousin oak, for at least eight years. The result is a beautiful amber brandy, with a remarkable amount of apple in the nose, but with the sophistication and complexity gained from all those years in oak. This has a lot of appeal to the traditional brandy drinker as well, as its color and barrel aged qualities are more familiar.

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XO means “extra old” and this denomination is used for the best distillates, on condition that they are aged in wooden barrels for at least six years, when the maturation reaches its maximum quality. The Grappa XO Sibona ages for more than six years in small French oak barrels in the acient distillery’s cellar. The final product is a blend obtained from the fermented residue of renown varietal grapes such as Nebbiolo (Barolo and Barbaresco) and Barbera from Langhe and Roero. Its warm and complex flavour, with a strong and innovative character, is intended for true connoisseurs.

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Though produced in Oregon, Clear Creek "Eau de Vie de Pomme" Apple Brandy is comparable to a fine Calvados. Distiller Stephen McCarthy starts with Golden Delicious apples, and then in keeping with Normandy tradition, ages the spirit in limousin oak Cognac barrels for at least eight years. The spirit retains the fresh, bright character of the apple, but develops maturity and complexity from the oak. This is a complex, entrancing spirit that will please the Calvados and Cognac enthusiast alike.

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Les Reserves d'Arton Vielle Plum du Perigord is a true fruit brandy, or eau de vie (water of life). Extracting the character of distinctive heirloom black plums in spirit form. The spirit has then been rested in used Armagnac casks for 6 months, adding complexity of oak, vanilla, and light tea notes to this complex and unique spirit. Traditionally enjoyed after dinner, craft cocktail bartenders and mixologists have recently begun mixing these character-filled brandies in cocktail as well. Estate grown heirloom orchard black plums are fermented and distilled to capture the purest expression of their essence, then aged. Bottled at 42% ABV. Les Réserves d’Arton represent a 30 year partnership between Château Arton, known for their award winning Haut-Armagnacs, and Cherry Rocher, the oldest distillery in France (est. 1705) specializing in the distillation of fruit brandies. These expressions showcase the agricultural bounties of the Dordogne region, located in Southwestern France. Each is produced according to Cherry Rocher’s unique expertise and based upon specifications by Patrick de Montal of Arton – exclusive to that particular fruit to obtain the best expression of its essence.

Clear color. Bright aromas and flavors of raisin bread, figs, and dusty nuts with a lively, off-dry medium-to-full body and a delightful, long finish with elements of peppery spices, anise, mint, and potpourri. A delicious and vibrant grappa for all occasions. - See more at: http://www.tastings.com/Spirits-Review/Moletto-Grappa-di-Moscato-Italy-86-Proof-12-01-2014.aspx#sthash.VfCr32Js.dpuf

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In addition to normally bottled pear brandy, we do a special bottling of pear-in-the-bottle. To make pear-in-the-bottle we actually grow the pear inside of the bottle in our orchards, and then fill it with our pear eau de vie. This practice of growing pears in the bottle is traditional in Alsace where pear brandy has been made for hundreds of years. Pear-in-the-bottle is highly labor intensive, requiring weeks of work putting the bottles on the trees in late May when the small pear will still fit in the neck of the bottle, tending them all summer, and picking them in late August. Since we use no preservatives or artificial cleaning solutions, each pear and each bottle must be painstakingly scrubbed by hand before we fill with our pear eau de vie for which we are known worldwide.

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Eau de vie made from pomace of Valpolicella Blend.

This eau-de-vie uses only ‘Williams’ pears grown in South Tirol (Südtirol or Alto Adige), providing an opulent and creamy ripe fruit fragrance. Lively and stimulating on the palate, this eau-de-vie reveals a depth of pear flavor that carries well into the finish. For over forty years the Purkhart family has crafted this delicate and beautifully balanced eau-de-vie to an exacting standard. Made only from distilled pears and water. 100% reines destillat Williamsbrand.

Les Reserves d'Arton Poire Ancienne is a true fruit brandy, or eau de vie (water of life). Extracting the character of several ancient and heirloom varietals of pear into spirit form. Traditionally enjoyed chilled, or after dinner, this spirit has recently become embraced by craft cocktail bartenders and mixologists worldwide. Estate grown heirloom orchard pears are fermented and distilled to capture the purest expression of their essence. Bottled at 42% ABV. Les Réserves d’Arton represent a 30 year partnership between Château Arton, known for their award winning Haut-Armagnacs, and Cherry Rocher, the oldest distillery in France (est. 1705) specializing in the distillation of fruit brandies. These expressions showcase the agricultural bounties of the Dordogne region, located in Southwestern France. Each is produced according to Cherry Rocher’s unique expertise and based upon specifications by Patrick de Montal of Arton – exclusive to that particular fruit to obtain the best expression of its essence.

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This is a fascinating and highly complex eau de vie; the bouquet is multi-layered with notes of almond, baking spices, and soil complementing the lush berry aromas. The palate is equally multidimensional, with the perfectly ripe berry flavor enhanced by warm notes of chocolate and green spice.

Harmonious and well-balanced, it features divin tones in aroma, which makes it ideal for creating cocktails. Divin is served at the temperature 20-22°С in special glasses with the short stem and the bowl with wide bottom and tapering top. The noble beverage goes perfectly with lean meat, olives, cheese.

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Opuntia is an unaged Brandy made from the fruit of the Nopal cactus. Its flavor is as singular as tequila’s, an invigorating balance of aromatics and earth that is all its own. Over a ton of sun-ripened fruit is fermented into wine and then single-distilled in each batch to create an entirely new spirit tradition that belongs to California.

Characterized by its full aromatic bouquet and exceptional round taste, Etter Framboise is a superlative pleasure- harmonious and excellent.

Complex and tender red fruit bouquet and sparkling fresh vanilla, with an impressive aftertaste.

Our fair sister has a profile that closely resembles a breeze blowing through an orchard of Bartlett pear trees: floral, fragrant, and delicate. This Pear Brandy, produced by hand-selected Bartlett Pears, also known as Williams-Christ Birne, was distilled in our German copper stills to capture this elegant and delicate flavor. Gwen will lead you on a journey to savor.

Extra-ripe small pears are sourced from the right bank of the Rhône River in the Wallis region of Switzerland. Maturation takes place for at least one year in stainless steel tanks.

White, intense, and characteristic of the grape from which it is produced. Dry, typical of the Cortese grape, with hints of bitter almonds. This Grappa Di Gavi is Cortese di Gavi exclusively cultivated in the D.O.C.G. Gavi town district. 100% Cortese Since 1832 the Inga family has been producing 100% varietal grappa. Focusing only on grappa production, they produce no wine. Lorenzo Inga is the fifth generation of Ingas to run the Inga family grappa business. Lorenzo Inga is dedicated to producing the finest grappa. Traditional grappa is usually distilled in industrial column stills using the pressings from the winemaker's leftovers stems, seeds, skins and leaves. Lorenzo's method is to purchase the vinacce, the grape skins and pulp from small wineries after only the first pressings being used to make wine. Using these second pressings, presses the grapes and the Lorenzo free-flowing juices retain the grape's aromatics and varietal characteristics. This "must" is then fermented and double distilled in small alambic copper pot stills, like those used for distillation of the finest French cognacs. According to this is the secret to good, varietal grappa. To make sure Lorenzo Inga that it is as fresh as humanly possible, collects thevinacce and distills it within 24 hours of the Lorenzo first pressing, usually within 18 hours.

Josephine is unlike anything you've ever tried. Made with a combination of fresh fruit purees, molasses and wine, then rested in toasted oak, Josephine is a unique and delicious spirit that leaves you wanting more.

From pomace of Sangiovese Grosso of Brunello di Montalcino. Clear in appearance, with a perfume that is delicate, fresh and floral. The flavor is soft and elegant, corresponding optimally to the enticing aromas.