Starlight Distillery Estate Apple Brandy Huber Reserve Single Barrel Bottled In Bond 10 Year

Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of Starlight Distillery Estate Apple Brandy Huber Reserve Single Barrel Bottled In Bond 10 Year, meticulously distilled from 100% estate-grown apples on the Huber family’s 30-acre orchard and aged a full decade in 90-gallon French oak casks with toasted heads. This award-winning, single barrel apple brandy delivers a farm-to-bottle expression with rich aromas of caramel and dried apple, leading to a palate layered with raisin, butterscotch, and French vanilla, finished by cinnamon and sweet toasted oak. Bottled at 50% ABV, non-chill filtered, and recognized with a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this rare bottled-in-bond release honors American brandy tradition and showcases Starlight’s dedication to quality from orchard to glass.

Starlight Distillery Estate Apple Brandy Huber Reserve Single Barrel Bottled In Bond 10 Year is a rare, award-winning American apple brandy crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit and aged a full decade for exceptional depth and complexity.

Process & Profile

Starlight Distillery’s 10 Year Huber Reserve is a single barrel, bottled-in-bond apple brandy made exclusively from 100% estate-grown apples sourced from the Huber family orchards in Starlight, Indiana. The apples undergo a careful 7–8-day closed-top fermentation in stainless steel before being twice distilled in an 80-gallon Christian Carl copper pot still for purity and flavor concentration. The spirit is then aged for 10 years in a 90-gallon French oak cask with toasted heads, enhancing its structure and lending its signature complexity. Bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) in accordance with bottled-in-bond regulations, the brandy is non-chill filtered to preserve its natural flavors.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich aromas of caramel and dried apple, with subtle hints of summer orchard fruits.

• Palate: Layered flavors of raisin, butterscotch, and French vanilla evolve gently, developing into cinnamon and sweet toasted oak toward the finish.

• Finish: Long and warming, graced by baking spices and a lingering nuance of French oak.

What Makes It Special

• Farm-to-Bottle Authenticity: Distilled solely from apples grown on more than 30 acres of the Huber family’s own orchards, ensuring every bottle reflects the estate’s unique terroir and seven generations of farming tradition.

• True Bottled-in-Bond: Aged in a federally bonded warehouse for 10 years and bottled at 100 proof, guaranteeing both age and authenticity under strict U.S. standards.

• Award-Winning Craftsmanship: Double Gold medalist at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

• Single Barrel Rarity: Each barrel is carefully selected, making every bottling a unique and finite expression.

How to Enjoy

• Neat: Experience the brandy’s full array of flavors and long finish by sipping it straight from a tulip glass.

• On the Rocks: A large ice cube accentuates the creamy vanilla and caramel notes, softening the spice for a mellower experience.

• Cocktails: Elevate classic cocktails like the Sidecar or Jack Rose with the brandy’s rich apple and oak character.

• Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, apple desserts, or roasted pork to highlight its fruit-driven complexity.

Distinguished by its depth, authenticity, and rich Indiana heritage, Starlight Distillery Estate Apple Brandy Huber Reserve Single Barrel Bottled In Bond 10 Year stands as a definitive American brandy for collectors and connoisseurs.

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