This is a sourced pear brandy from Copper and Kings. This brandy was copper pot distilled, aged in a new oak barrel, and non-chill filtered. Off Premise in Chicago selected this cask for their store.
ABV: 49%
Nose: Fresh cut pear skin, light acidity, oak spice, maple syrup.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, tart dry pear, acidity, maple syrup, light vanilla, tartness.
Finish: Medium length, dry. Pear skin, slight must, oak spice, light pepper and vanilla.
Rating: 5/10
If you are coming to look for a pear brandy, this is pretty much what you might expect. Its not overly complex but the pear skin flavor is very strong, with some oak spice and other flavors mixed in. As a fan of pears I wanted to like this more, but I found it to be just ok to my palate.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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