Charbay Brand No. 83

With the release of Brandy No. 83, we staked our claim as an original craft distillery in the US. It was a double celebration, with this California Brandy the first spirit distilled in our newly installed Alambic Charentais pot still. Custom made by Pruhlo, imported from France, this copper pot is the heart of our family distilling today.

– 100% Folle Blanche grapes, grown in Yountville, CA
– Made in the traditional Cognac style, distilled in our Alambic Charentais pot still
– One of the oldest California Brandys, aged for 27 years in new French Limousin and Nevers oak barrels

What’s it like?
If you can find a bottle…it’s likely to be one of the finest and most memorable California Brandys you’ll ever experience. What makes it unforgettable is the rich intensity unfolding as you sip. Exactly why we aged it for 27 years!

Tasting Profile
Palate: Evolving richness of toasty vanilla, caramel and blood orange.
Finish: Lingering notes of dried fruit, candied orange peel and spices.
Alcohol 40% | 80 Proof | 375ml & 750ml

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“Early sips are big on citrus (specifically pomelo and lemon) and herbal tea, alongside lighter elements of cedar and birch barks. The finish also features some lingering mint/herbal character, along with both green and black tea tannins; that final duo is extraordinarily refreshing.”

– David Thomas Tao, Forbes

miles and marko karakasevic, master distillers of charbay brandy

Miles Karakasevic, Master Distiller, on the making of Charbay Brandy No. 83

“Launching the Brandy program in 1983 was a long-term commitment to distilling in California. I wanted the brandy to reflect my heritage of hand distilling. That my son Marko apprenticed by my side and learned to distill whiskey, rum and vodka while the Brandy aged…well that’s how my people carry on. For me distilling isn’t a business, it’s a way of life.”