About the producer:
Ransom Wine & Spirits was started by Tad Seestedt in Sheridan, Oregon back in 1997 and started distilling brandy and Old Tom style gin. The site is situated in the Willamette region, one of the best wine growing regions in the US.
Details
43% abv
Aged 11yrs in French oak barrels.
Fermented and distilled from Pinot Noir grapes from the Cattall Vineyard in the Willamette Valley.
Distilled by T Henry Ransom in direct fired alembic stills.
$65
Nose
Dried fruits, dried apricots and raisins. Medium amount of sandalwood, dark chocolate, and caramel. Traces of clove and charcoal. Medium intensity and light sweetness. Balanced and distinct, I really like it.
Palate
Very similar to the nose with heavy dried fruits and sandalwood. Medium amount of caramel and some phenolic smokiness that adds complexity and depth. Medium bodied and flavored with an excellent syrupy texture. Great.
Finish
Long with some fruity sweetness and toasted oak
Rating: 7
Overall: Tasty, complex and distinct. A winner for $65.
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
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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