Liqueur · 40.0% ABV
Ancho Leon Brandy
Price
$$$$
Availability
Nationwide
Order size
1+ cases
12 bottles per case
An ancho chili-infused aged Brandy, made similarly to their Brandy Cordial and Grand California. Starts as a 3-year aged Brandy, re-aged in Baby Bourbon barrels for 6-12 months to take on Bourbon notes, then infused with many ancho chilies for a fortnight to fully absorb their flavor. 'Leon' is a nod to the lion in the distillery's logo.
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An ancho chili-infused aged Brandy, made similarly to their Brandy Cordial and Grand California. Starts as a 3-year aged Brandy, re-aged in Baby Bourbon barrels for 6-12 months to take on Bourbon notes, then infused with many ancho chilies for a fortnight to fully absorb their flavor. 'Leon' is a nod to the lion in the distillery's logo.
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The Brand
Napa Valley Distillery
Napa, CA
Est. 2009
Napa Valley Distillery operates on one basic principle: Make it Different! For the Hartunians, handcrafted is much more than a buzzword. Arthur, a self-described 'cocktail geek,' and Lusine, the master taster and marketer, try to be innovative and old-world at the same time, because their definition of craft or artisanal is one who is willing to experiment. They collaborate with local winemakers to source barrels for aging, mixing and matching to create unique flavor profiles, and draw on their Napa Valley location by sourcing local mint and infusing their vodka and gin with Napa Valley sauvignon blanc.
View brand profile →The Founder's Note
Arthur and Lusine Hartunian had been working together in financial services in southern California when, in 2009, they decided to pursue their passion and start a distillery in Napa Valley, reasoning nobody else was doing what they wanted to do there at the time. Their first product was a Meyer Lemon liqueur that started on their kitchen table, where Lusine and their three kids, Alexander, Isabella, and Christian, hand-peeled 3,000 organic lemons, taking care to remove the pits. That liqueur went on to win the platinum medal at the World Spirits Competition less than a month after launch.
How It's Made
Copper stills and stainless steel tanks, with custom flavor profiles built through barrel selection, including aging spirits in local winemakers' used wine and port barrels.
Tasting Notes
Ancho chilies bring a deep red color, sweet and smoky character reminiscent of raisins, and mild to medium heat.
