About the Producer
Grandten distilling is a small distillery in the Dorchester region of Boston. Unfortunately it looks like they closed down late in 2025 citing high cost of living. While they were open they were primarily a gin distillery with their Wire Works gin being quite good. In addition they also produced several types of rum, vodka, liqueurs and this brandy.
Details
- Aged for 6yr 9mo
- Batch 9 .
- 40% abv
- No additives other than water
- Made from a blend of NE apples.
Nose
Baked apples, apple pie. Cinnamon and allspice. Simple but good. Delicate but not too delicate
Palate
All the baked apple goods notes from the nose transfer over. Some added bubble gum notes in there for some reason. Medium sweet, medium bodied and medium flavored. Texture is syrupy and smooth . Again simple but good.
Finish
Short with apples and cloves.
Rating: 5
Overall
A solid if uninspired apple brandy. Very well balanced to the point that there are no standout flavors. Just a fun, easy drinking brandy.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
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