Metropolitan
- 2 oz E&J VSOP Brandy
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Serve in a snifter
Brandy
E&J Vsop Grand Blue Brandy
E&J1.75 Lt40% ABV
1.75 Lt$24.99
Buy at Aavino Wine & SpiritsSmooth, oak-aged American brandy with rich vanilla warmth
E&J VSOP Grand Blue is a smooth, premium American brandy aged in French oak barrels to achieve a rich complexity. It delivers a balanced flavor profile of warm vanilla, sweet brown sugar, and toasted oak with a remarkably soft finish.
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Best enjoyed
Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassSnifter
Casual Sipping
Host Gift
Large Gathering
Food pairings
Traditional
Pecan pie or glazed roasted duck
Vegetarian
Dark chocolate-covered figs and toasted walnuts
Cheese
Aged Gouda or blue cheese
Also good withDark ChocolateAged Cheese
A cocktail to make with it
The story behind it
The maker
E&J Brandy was founded in Modesto, California in 1975 with the goal of creating a smooth, accessible American brandy. Over the decades, it has grown to become one of the most popular and award-winning brandy producers in the world.
How it is made
Distilled and matured in the heart of California, this expression utilizes select barrels to craft a premium profile. The aging process in seasoned oak barrels imparts a deep amber hue and rounds out the spirit's natural fruitiness.
From California, USA
