HWG Spirit Book

GRAPE BRANDIES

GRAPE BRANDIES

Oakland Spirits Co.

Oakland, California Glasshouse - “glassy” spirits – clear brandies. Neutral grape spirit and the single ingredient (except the Trade Winds) is put fresh (not dried or dehydrated) in the vapor trail. They make 2-3 every spring/ summer and they are finite unless they take off in the craft scene, then they go into permanent rotation. Glasshouse, Trade Winds Brandy Trade Winds is their first custom collaboration project with a local bar group. The fine craftsman at East Bay Spice Company commissioned this one. Loves to be mixed with yogurt, coconut, mango, cucumber, lime, tonic, and shaken with anything creamy. Surprisingly versatile and an instant favorite of the local bar-stars. Glasshouse, Shiso Brandy Like an umami roller-coaster ride in your mouth. Rich, salty, nutty, with a green finish... just like shiso itself. Use it in cocktails as a better substitute for Shōchū, agave based spirits, or rye whiskey. Glasshouse, Marjoram Brandy

FRUIT BRANDIES

• EAU DE VIE

GRAPPA VODKA • GIN •

Herbal, dark, cocoa, and sage wrapped green olive-like. Great rich mouthfeel. Unbelievable how much flavor comes from vapor distilling fresh bunches of this lesser-known herb. Stirred, savory cocktails with complimentary liqueurs best. Also, great sipping brandy. Glasshouse, Spicy Chinese Mint Brandy Totally obscure member of the mint family, aka ginger mint. Bright and angular, minty, orange oil, with a honeydew sweetness up front and a spicy kick on the finish. We are thinking tall, icy, bubbly, citrus based... You’ll figure it out.

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