St.George Aqua Perfecta 750 ML

Aqua Perfecta is the eau de vie line from St. George Spirits in Alameda, California — unaged fruit brandy distilled from whole ripe fruit rather than flavoured after the fact, which is exactly what separates a true eau de vie from a fruit liqueur. It is dry rather than sweet, so the fruit shows up as aroma instead of sugar, and the spirit stays clear in the glass. The nose is bright and orchard-fresh, the palate is clean and lightly floral with a stone-fruit core, and the finish is short, warm and dry. Serve it cold and neat in a small glass after a meal, or use a half ounce to lift a stirred cocktail.

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