Clear Creek Douglas Fir Brandy

Clear Creek Douglas Fir Brandy shines when sipped neat or on the rocks to fully appreciate its unique pine-forward flavor, but it also adds a delightful evergreen twist to gin-based cocktails or winter warmers; try it during the cooler months alongside hearty dishes like roast pork or wild game to complement its forest-fresh essence.

Nose: Fresh pine needles, juniper berries, and a hint of citrus zest. Underlying notes of sweet pear and grape brandy provide a subtle fruity backdrop.

Palate: Crisp and clean with a burst of evergreen flavors. Resinous pine sap mingles with bright lemon peel and a touch of vanilla. The brandy base offers a smooth, slightly sweet foundation that balances the forest-like qualities.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of Douglas fir. A gentle pepperiness emerges, accompanied by faint echoes of pear and grape. The overall sensation is refreshing and invigorating, reminiscent of a walk through a Pacific Northwest forest after a light rain.

Clear Creek Douglas Fir Brandy is crafted by infusing young Douglas fir buds, hand-picked in springtime, into clear brandy made from Oregon wine grapes and pears, resulting in its distinctive green hue and complex, evergreen flavor profile.

• Clear Creek's Douglas Fir Brandy gets its distinctive green hue naturally from springtime fir buds, hand-picked at 3,000 feet elevation in Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest. No artificial coloring is used!
• This brandy was inspired by an obscure Alsatian liqueur called Eau de Vie de Bourgeons de Sapin, which the distillery's founder discovered while studying in Europe. Clear Creek's version is the only Douglas fir-flavored spirit produced in America.
• Each bottle of Douglas Fir Brandy contains the essence of about one pound of fir buds, giving it an intense, resinous flavor that's been described as "drinking a Christmas tree" – in the best possible way!