This XO brandy showcases a range of carefully selected eau-de-vies aged for 10 to 20 years, masterfully crafted using a variety of distillation methods. This meticulous blending process bestows upon our brandy a rich tapestry of oak-derived spices, that marries complexity with fruit-forward elegance.
80 Proof (ABV 40%)
SPIRITS CONNOISSEUR
One of Sam Brannan's more successful ventures in the mid 1860s, the Calistoga Distillery produced over 90,000 gallons of brandy each year. Paying homage to Sam's legacy and one of the first distilleries in California, we present six different lines of spirits that are available for sale online and at participating retailers starting January 2024, and available for tasting at the Calistoga Depot Distillery this Spring. Sam landed in San Francisco with a printing press in tow and started the town's first newspaper, The California Star, which would later herald the news of the Gold Rush and bring Sam his fortune. With his earnings, he purchased 20,000 grapevine cuttings on a trip to Europe with the intention of producing brandy "equal to the finest brandies in France" at his distillery in Calistoga.
AROMA
Candied citrus, vanilla, nutmeg, and stewed cranberries
PALATE
Lush mouthfeel with a smooth finish; notes of dried figs, toffee, espresso, and charred citrus
AGING
Cellared for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 20 years in a combination of 40% Column aged in used Bourbon barrels and 60% Alembic aged in French Oak
COLOR
Amber
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