Asbach Spezial-Brand 15 Year Old Brandy (75cl, 40%)

Asbach Spezial-Brand 15 Year Old is a German brandy from Rüdesheim in the Rheingau, made from selected wines and distilled in a traditional column still. The distillates are drawn from the best vineyards and vintages, then matured for at least fifteen years in Limousin oak barrels. It sits between the 8 Year and the 21 Year in the Asbach range. The long oak ageing allows slow oxidation to layer caramel, roasted almond and cocoa over the vinous fruit. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Dark gold with red hues. The nose is jasmine-led, with citrus, vanilla, green-apple florals, dried apricot, orange peel and toasted oak. The palate is elegant and fresh, vinous, soft and well-rounded, with light sweetness, caramel, roasted almond, cocoa, baked apple and clove-and-nutmeg spice. The finish is very long, exceptionally mild, warm and harmonious.