Somerset Cider Alchemy 15 Year Old Brandy

The Somerset Cider Brandy Company 15-year-old Cider Brandy is made using Somerset apples and aged in small oak barrels before being bottled. Its color is a rich gold, reminiscent of a late summer evening. The aroma is delicate with prominent apple and sherry scents, resembling heavily sherried Speyside whiskies. While it has a nutty note, it lacks the rubbery undertones found in the 7-year-old version. On the palate, it is smooth and silky, with the sherry flavor not as overpowering as in the aroma. Instead, there are hints of fresh oak sap and hay, eventually followed by stewed apples and an intriguing herbal quality. After holding it on your tongue for a while, you will notice subtle milk chocolate flavors and the sensation of apple slices dipped in chocolate. The finish is long-lasting and gives the impression of youthfulness in flavor, although the spirit itself is well-aged and smooth. The stewed sherry notes linger on the palate for quite a while.