Catoctin Creek Quarter Branch Apple Brandy

There are quite a few apple brandies out there, and while this may not be the top option (primarily due to the cost), it's still unique enough to warrant a try. It's hard to say which is better between this and the peach brandy, but due to the scarcity of peach brandies I would lean towards buying that over this, but either way you can't go wrong. The nose has chocolate notes, along with oak and tropical fruits. The apple notes, more like cider, come thru on the palate, with a touch of sweetness, oak and vanilla. The finish is a touch quick, with a touch of pepper and almost no burn. The cost is really the only thing holding this back from a higher score. I think it's a very well-done apple brandy and well worth trying if you see it. I'm not sure it will replace Laird's apple brandy in my bar, but it's a nice change of pace.