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CALIFORNIA CALISTOGA STAR AGED FINE BRANDY bottle and glass on bar

The Calistoga Star Barrel Aged Fine Brandy

This barrel aged fine Brandy showcases a harmonious blend of 7 to 15-year-old eau de vies, meticulously curated from a diverse array of five distinct grape varietals. This masterful blend not only captures the vibrant essence of the grapes but also embodies the intricate richness derived from extensive maturation. 

$75.00

95 Points —Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2023
Finalist —Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2023
SILVER Medal —USA Spirits Ratings, 2023
Silver Medal —New Orleans Spirits Competition

Product Details

  • aroma

    Toasted oak, orange zest, cinnamon

  • palate

    Rich palate with a warming sensation from the alcohol; notes of caramel, plum, walnut and oak

  • aging

    Cellared for a minimum of 7 years and up to 15 years in a combination of 60% Column aged in used Bourbon barrels and 40% Alembic aged in French Oak barrels

  • color

    Amber

Calistoga depot wagon
Whiskey barrel texture

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.