Quite possibly one of the furthest flung points on the Portland Distillery Row, Stone Barn Brandyworks has a lot to offer. Many of their products are seasonal, using fruit and grains from around the NW when they are at their freshest. This can lead to a bit of a scarcity problem with some of their more popular bottles.
While looking for a good flavored brandy for use in some tiki cocktails I remembered their selection and made the trip over. After an hour of samples in everything from Ouzo to quince liqueur I wrapped and bought my favorites.
Among them was this gem. Using an Oat Whiskey base this liqueur pulls all the tart, sweet and tangy notes of fresh apricots into that earthy, bright base. Far better choice than an artificially flavored apricot brandy. This carries all of the color, weight and scent you could need for anything between spring and fall. At $25 for a 375ml and $35 for a 750ml this is a bargain for anyone who needs apricot flavor in a cocktail.
The only downside is that Stone Barn doesn’t distribute very widely and production is often a limitation. I checked listings and found bottles at only around 10 stores in Oregon, and only 1 outside of the Portland Metro area. Some online sales are possible but appear complicated by state limitations.
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