apple brandy
Busnel Calvados Pays d'Auge Vieille Réserve VSOP
by admin on Dec.16, 2007, under apple brandy, brandy, calvados, spirit
Background: This brandy starts as cider composed from a large number of apple varieties which is then distilled and aged in oak casks for a minimum of four years.
Nose: Hot alcohol notes hit first, followed by a sharp sweetness with some oak and apple notes.
Taste: Oak dominates, showing vanilla and tannins. A slightly sweet middle where the barest hint of apple peeks through, followed by a mildly astringent finish.
(Dilute)
Nose: Very sweet, some earthiness and a lot more apple.
Taste: More balanced overall. A mild apple flavour is present throughout, and subtle notes of leaf mould and maple are detectable.
Overall: Smooth and drinkable brandy with a light apple taste. A couple of drops of water really helps open it up.
Laird's Old Apple Brandy
by admin on Jul.04, 2007, under apple brandy, applejack, brandy, spirit
Background: Straight apple brandy, aged for a minimum of 7.5 years. Produced only from tree-ripened apples, and naturally fermented.
Nose: Sweet apple, with some solventy notes.
Taste: Dry, with light apple notes and fairly minimal oak influence. Medium length finish is mainly dry oak.
(Waiter? No, water.)
Nose: Apple is much richer, and the spirity bite is less intrusive.
Taste: Sweeter, some floral overtones.
Overall: Drinkable, but not outstanding. Fresher apple taste than most French apple brandies.
