Paul Masson Grande Amber VS Brandy is an American brandy made from California-grown grapes and bottled and blended in Bardstown, Kentucky by the Sazerac Company. It is aged for three years in barrel and bottled at 40% ABV. The brandy typically retails for $14.
On the palate, the caramel-vanilla combo gives up a bit of time to notes of baked apples, raisin, and some cloves. The finish is a bit medicinal, though Paul Masson tries to cover that up with sugary fruit notes. It’s not entirely successful, but let’s give them points for trying…