BRANDY

Colombia's national alcoholic beverage is Aguardiente. Antioqueno is the best-selling Aguardiente in Colombia and in the world for that matter. Beginning with the very first sniff and all the way until the crisp concise finish, the tasty anise is the star. Drifting across the taste buds in soft clean rum, it has a creamy, light mouth-feel. Aguardiente is typically taken as a shot, but may also be utilized as a creative ingredient in many beverages; it would also pair fantastically with grilled meat, fried bread, tropical fruits or hard cheese.

White juice-filled Obeidi grapes are selected exclusively, the product of local vines and ideal for the making of arak.The grapes are hand-harvested in September, mechanically removed from their stems and gently crushed by the press to obtain the best Obeidi juice

Asbach Uralt is Germany's most famous brandy, and it is plain to see why. Made with expert attention to detail and dedication to the highest quality standards since 1892, the wines are multi-column distilled and the resulting eau de vie is then aged in Small Limousin Oak barrels until the cellar master deems them worthy to become part of the final brandy. On the nose there are plum, apricot, almond and vanilla notes that resolve into a harmonious, sweet, inviting aroma. On the palate the flavor begins mild and candied and lingers to develop into a lovely, well-articulated depth. There is a restatement of the beautiful fruits that were implied in the nosing which then burst brightly into a warm, vibrant finish. This saporous Brandy would work excellently with desserts, neat or in a wonderful cocktail.