Charbay 24 Year Old No. 89 Brandy is a 24-year-aged American brandy distilled by Charbay during the winter of 1989. A classic Charbay expression — opening with caramel and toasty vanilla aromas, then layer upon layer of pear, jasmine, and dark chocolate, with well-balanced refinement and a nice heat-and-spice finish.

Founded in 1983, Charbay Distillery & Winery is owned and managed by Master Distiller Miles Karakasevic, his wife Susan, son Marko, and Marko’s wife Jenni. The Karakasevics are considered pioneers of the American artisan distillery movement — a family with a long line of distillers dating back to 1751 in the former Yugoslavia. In 2009 Marko became the family’s 13th-generation Master Distiller. Charbay is based in Napa Valley on Spring Mountain above St. Helena, California, producing vodkas and spirits distilled in an Alambic Charentais pot still.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, toasty vanilla
• Palate: Pear, jasmine, touches of dark chocolate; layer upon layer unfolds
• Finish: Well-balanced, refined, nice heat and spice

Specs

• Distillery: Charbay Distillery & Winery (Spring Mountain, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California)
• Master Distiller: Miles Karakasevic (Marko Karakasevic, 13th-generation)
• Style: American Brandy — 24 Year Old No. 89
• Distilled: Winter 1989
• Production: Alambic Charentais pot still
• Size: 750ml

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