The Calistoga Star XO Reviews

Sixty percent of this distillate of Chardonnay, French Colombard, Grenache, Muscat, and Symphony grapes is column distilled and aged in used, charred American white oak; the remaining 40% is alembic distilled and aged in rench oak wine casks. It’s then cellared for a minimum of seven and up to 15 years. Rich in baking spice and plum, it has lovely notes of oak and caramel that finish with orange zest. 85 proof. - Virginie Boone

This brandy shows ripe stone fruit of yellow peach and red plum with milk caramel and loads of cask spices like allspice and pink peppercorn. Rich and velvety, there are more caramel notes like pecan pie and flan, with vanilla, clove, and nutmeg.