Distiller Notes
The influence of the time spent in old Pedro Ximenez casks is evident in this brandy. Lepanto PX shows a dark amber color with mahogany tones. On the nose beautiful rich aromas of raisins and figs with notes of oak from the time spent in cask. On the palate smooth and elegant with a sweet sensation from the Pedro Ximenez.
Proof: 80
Taking its name from the Dutch term, brandewijn, for burnt or cooked wine, in the broadest sense of the term, Brandy is any liquor made from the distillation of fruit wine. Though any kind of fruit may be used, wine grapes are the most common. Clear Brandy, commonly referred to as Eau de Vie, is unaged and bottled directly after distillation. Finer grape-based Brandies are often aged in oak barrels for anywhere from two years (VS) to six years (XO) or longer, gradually gaining color and complexity as they interact with the wood.