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Germain-Robin Select Barrel XO Brandy
American Brandy — California, USA
Reviewed
May 18, 2018 (edited August 11, 2020)
[LOOK] Sturdy amber, pretty lovely [NOSE] Pastry glaze, orange slices in rose water, milk tea bubble tea, oversteeped sweet tea, tarte tartin, lots of lightly caramelized fall fruit flavors, sprinkle of lemon juice [PALETTE] Starts with a pinch of bitterness, then stewed apricots & peaches, followed by yellow skittles, a pinch of vanilla, sour grape skins come and go, a very lively fruit masquerade ball, ends with a subtle and welcome stemmy tannin bitterness [FINISH] Acidic and juicy, acidity fades and fruit juice is the last thing tasted [MOUTHFEEL] Much lighter than expected after nosing, delicate, gentle, unbelievably fulfilling and fun
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I don't think I've found any other producers making good brandy in the US outside of a few one-off releases from distilleries that make other spirits primarily. Are you aware of any others that you'd recommend checking into?