Carmel 100 Brandy has been awarded a Silver Medal by the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition held annually in London. It was also designated as “Best In Class.” The IWSC is one of the world’s most important competitions for wines & spirits.
The Judges tasting notes read:
“Medium depth of gold. Delightful floral notes on the nose with apricot and peach. Well rounded with sweet fruit flavours and firm oak backing. Some nutty notes add complexity. Lively spirited finish.”
Carmel 100 Brandy is Carmel’s premier brandy. The minimum age statement on the label is eight years, but there also components in the blend of up to twenty five years old. The brandy is made mainly from Colombard grapes. Seventy five percent of the base wine was double distilled in pot stills and the remainder was distilled in a continuous still.
The brandy was then matured in small French oak casks in the oldest and most historic part of Carmel’s Rishon Le Zion Wine Cellars. The barrels used for maturation were previously used for aging Carmel’s premium wines. This gives the brandy a slightly rusty color and a ‘wine finish’ taste.
Carmel 100 Brandy was first released in 1982 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the founding of Carmel. In 1998 Carmel 100 Brandy won the ‘Trophy for Best Brandy Worldwide’ at the IWSC, one of the most prestigious awards available for a brandy.
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