OMAGE California Brandy: a new bright star brand in the world of premium spirits in Los Angeles
23 may 2024 в 00:02
In the constellation of premium spirits that illuminate the lively nightlife and luxurious restaurant landscape of Los Angeles, OMAGE California Brandy shines with a uniquely bright light. This exceptional drink, released by the Brand House Group in 2022, captivates the imagination of connoisseurs with its exquisite reverence for traditional French cognac, complemented by a bold Californian touch. The meticulous process of creating OMAGE and its nuanced flavor profile set a new standard in the saturated market of premium brandies, bourbons, and scotches.
OMAGE stands out by harmoniously combining the heritage of French cognac production techniques with the masterful spirit of California. Unlike traditional cognac, which mainly uses the Ugni Blanc grape variety, OMAGE uses a blend of four carefully selected Californian grape varieties chosen for their optimal ripeness and unique flavor characteristics. This set includes Muscat Canelli, known for its rich fruity flavors; French Colombard, which brings bright floral and citrus notes; Grenache, adding hints of berry flavors; and Mission, offering strong fruitiness and substantial body. This quartet of grapes contributes to a more complex and layered flavor experience, offering a palette of flavors that dance on the palate in ways that traditional American brandies rarely do.
Additionally, OMAGE distinguishes itself by using a double distillation process. While traditional cognac is distilled only in pot stills, known for their ability to create a rich, full-bodied spirit, OMAGE uses both pot stills and column stills. This innovative approach allows for more precise control over the distillation process, enabling the distiller to enhance the purity and aromatic profile of the spirit. The use of column stills, in particular, gives the brandy a cleaner finish, complementing the depth and complexity introduced by the pot stills. This method not only enhances the individual characteristics of the grape blend but also ensures consistently high-quality spirit in each batch.
Barrel aging is another area where OMAGE charts its own course. While cognac must mature in oak barrels made from wood from specific forests in France, OMAGE brandy matures in a combination of charred American bourbon barrels and toasted French oak barrels. This blend of barrels imbues the brandy with a unique spectrum of flavors, from subtle vanilla and toasted oak from the French barrels to bold, spicy notes from the American oak wood. This strategic choice in barrel aging significantly influences the distinctive taste of the brandy, avoiding overt sweetness that characterizes many American brandies, aiming instead for a balanced, mature profile that can compete with the best bourbons and scotches.
The ambition of the Brand House Group with OMAGE is clear: to create a brandy that not only respects the traditions of French cognac but boldly asserts its own identity. The result is a super-premium, award-winning California Brandy that appeals to discerning palates, offering a luxurious alternative that easily fits into the high-class drinking culture of Hollywood and beyond.
A gold medalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 and a finalist at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023, OMAGE is increasingly popular in exclusive circles and at selective spirits events, where its rich heritage and innovative craftsmanship continue to attract fans. With its expanding presence, OMAGE is now available in top restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues across the USA, as well as in major liquor retail stores such as Total Wine & More, and independent wine and spirits shops. Additionally, it can be conveniently purchased through online platforms such as Instacart.
In Hollywood, where trends can come and go with the seasons, OMAGE brandy stands out as a timeless tribute to the art of distillation and barrel aging — a symbol of how
OMAGE stands out by harmoniously combining the heritage of French cognac production techniques with the masterful spirit of California. Unlike traditional cognac, which mainly uses the Ugni Blanc grape variety, OMAGE uses a blend of four carefully selected Californian grape varieties chosen for their optimal ripeness and unique flavor characteristics. This set includes Muscat Canelli, known for its rich fruity flavors; French Colombard, which brings bright floral and citrus notes; Grenache, adding hints of berry flavors; and Mission, offering strong fruitiness and substantial body. This quartet of grapes contributes to a more complex and layered flavor experience, offering a palette of flavors that dance on the palate in ways that traditional American brandies rarely do.
Additionally, OMAGE distinguishes itself by using a double distillation process. While traditional cognac is distilled only in pot stills, known for their ability to create a rich, full-bodied spirit, OMAGE uses both pot stills and column stills. This innovative approach allows for more precise control over the distillation process, enabling the distiller to enhance the purity and aromatic profile of the spirit. The use of column stills, in particular, gives the brandy a cleaner finish, complementing the depth and complexity introduced by the pot stills. This method not only enhances the individual characteristics of the grape blend but also ensures consistently high-quality spirit in each batch.
Barrel aging is another area where OMAGE charts its own course. While cognac must mature in oak barrels made from wood from specific forests in France, OMAGE brandy matures in a combination of charred American bourbon barrels and toasted French oak barrels. This blend of barrels imbues the brandy with a unique spectrum of flavors, from subtle vanilla and toasted oak from the French barrels to bold, spicy notes from the American oak wood. This strategic choice in barrel aging significantly influences the distinctive taste of the brandy, avoiding overt sweetness that characterizes many American brandies, aiming instead for a balanced, mature profile that can compete with the best bourbons and scotches.
The ambition of the Brand House Group with OMAGE is clear: to create a brandy that not only respects the traditions of French cognac but boldly asserts its own identity. The result is a super-premium, award-winning California Brandy that appeals to discerning palates, offering a luxurious alternative that easily fits into the high-class drinking culture of Hollywood and beyond.
A gold medalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 and a finalist at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023, OMAGE is increasingly popular in exclusive circles and at selective spirits events, where its rich heritage and innovative craftsmanship continue to attract fans. With its expanding presence, OMAGE is now available in top restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues across the USA, as well as in major liquor retail stores such as Total Wine & More, and independent wine and spirits shops. Additionally, it can be conveniently purchased through online platforms such as Instacart.
In Hollywood, where trends can come and go with the seasons, OMAGE brandy stands out as a timeless tribute to the art of distillation and barrel aging — a symbol of how
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