Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery Shady Knoll Pommeau 750 ml

Shady Knoll's Pommeau is an apple aperitif in the traditional Norman style, made by blending fresh, unfermented apple juice with the distillery's own apple brandy to halt fermentation before it starts — the same method used to make French Pommeau de Normandie. The result sits between cider and brandy: sweeter and lower proof than a straight apple brandy, with orchard fruit, caramel, and a warm brandy backbone instead of cider's usual tartness. It's an aperitif built for sipping slowly rather than mixing, more common in France than in American craft distilling, which makes this domestic version a bit of a rarity. Good for cider and apple brandy fans looking for something in between the two.

How to drink Shady Knoll Pommeau

Serve chilled or over ice as an aperitif, the traditional French way — it's not built for cocktails. A small glass alongside a cheese board is the classic pairing.

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