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CLEAR CREEK DISTILLERY USA, OREGON Clear Creek Distillery was founded in 1985 with a vision to use the bountiful fruits of the Pacific Northwest to create fruit-based spirits that rivaled the best of their European counterparts. Using Old-World techniques and sourcing ingredients from the local orchards and freshwater springs of Mount Hood in the Oregon countryside, Clear Creek became one of the first craft distilleries in the United States. Clear Creek American Pot Still Brandy 85PF / 750ML Made in a style reminiscent of Armagnac, the American Pot Still Brandy is single distilled from the wonderful wines of the Pacific Northwest. Age ranges from 2 to 9 years in French Limousin oak barrels, this brandy is much less austere than many of its French cousins, and has lively, fresh, fruity character.

PEAR BRANDY SIDECAR INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ oz Clear Creek Pear Brandy ½ oz triple sec ½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Shake brandy, lemon juice and simple with ice. Serve in a Collins glass and top with soda water.

POLI DISTILLERIE ITALY, BASSANO Jacopo Poli is known to be one of the top distillers in the world, it just so happens that the spirit he makes most is grappa. They sit at the foot of the Dolemite mountains, and just over those hills sits the areas of Germany and Alsace most known for making fruit eau de vies. These fruit brandies are a true expression of his distilling genius. Poli Distillerie Jacopo Poli Arzente Brandy 80PF / 375ML / 1750ML A fine 10-YO, single-vintage brandy distilled from wine made from Trebbiano di Soave, low in alcohol, tannins and acidity, it combines the aromas of Trebbiano with toasty notes from oak maturation; smooth, mouth filling and elegant. Poli Distillerie Jacopo Poli Moscato Brandy 80PF / 1750ML Single-vintage brandy from Moscato Bianco grapes from the Euganei hills. Aged for six months in stainless steel. Clear with pronounced aromas of rose, magnolias and sage. Well rounded with a light touch of orange citrus on the finish. Poli Distillerie Uvaviva Italiana Grape Brandy 80PF / 750ML Aromatic Malvasia and White Muscat grape. Clear brandy with pronounced aromas of fresh apricots, pears and orange blossom. Delicate, fresh and flavorful, with notes that persist long into the finish.

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