Clear Creek White Label Apple Brandy is an Oregon apple brandy distilled from whole Golden Delicious apples and aged at least two years in French Limousin oak, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.
Clear Creek Distillery was founded in 1985 with a vision to use the bountiful fruits of the Pacific Northwest to create fruit spirits that rival the best of their European counterparts, using old-world techniques. Many of its fruit brandies do not benefit from barrel aging, so they are left water clear, but apple and grape brandies are the exception: they mature beautifully in French oak, which gives them additional depth and complexity. Golden Delicious apples grown in Oregon and Washington are crushed whole, fermented and distilled in a pot still. Hood River Distillers acquired Clear Creek in 2014 and relocated it in 2017 to be closer to the fruit sources.
The result is a harmonious blend of warm spice and subtle sweetness. A pure golden apple character leads, and on the midpalate subtle toffee and vanilla bean notes add depth, before a smooth, dry finish.
A classic Pacific Northwest apple brandy.
Clear Creek's apple brandy range also includes an eight-year-old bottling, and the two-year White Label is the brighter, fresher expression, where the orchard fruit stays front and center. Every sip tells the story of fresh Golden Delicious apples turned into liquid gold.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Golden apple, warm spice.
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Palate: Pure apple fruit, toffee, vanilla bean.
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Finish: Smooth and dry.
Specifications
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Distillery: Clear Creek Distillery, Oregon
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Style: Apple brandy
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Fruit: Whole Golden Delicious apples from Oregon and Washington
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Distillation: Pot still
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Aging: At least 2 years in French Limousin oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat in a snifter after dinner, or use it in classic cocktails such as a Jack Rose or an apple brandy Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apples are used?
Whole Golden Delicious apples grown in Oregon and Washington.
How is it aged?
At least two years in French Limousin oak.
Who makes it?
Clear Creek Distillery, founded in 1985 in the Pacific Northwest.
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