PR Resterna Brandy Essence 20 ml

PR Resterna Brandy Essence 20 ml

There is a reason brandy never goes out of fashion. Once the table has been cleared, the coffee is poured and the conversation has dropped a tone or two, it is the amber-filled balloon glass everyone reaches for. Resterna Brandy is built for precisely that moment – a classic, generous grape brandy in the VSOP style, where the fruit is ripe, the oak is warm and the sweetness is exactly as round as it ought to be.

That said, this is no special-occasion drink to be brought out on Saturdays only. Resterna is the workhorse of the drinks cabinet: just as much at home as an after-dinner glass as it is in a simple mixed drink with cola, or as a little something extra in the evening coffee. Quite simply, a brandy you will actually use.

Colour & Appearance

In the glass the drink takes on a deep amber colour with coppery red and golden glints. Swirl the balloon and it slides slowly back down the sides, and the look alone promises body, warmth and ripe fruit.

Nose

The nose opens with raisins and dried apricot, softly wrapped in vanilla and cream toffee. Given a little time in the glass, a light floral note rises – something like vine blossom and honey – along with toasted oak, a gently nutty, mellow depth and a twist of orange peel. It smells warm and inviting, never sharp.

Palate

The palate is full and round from the very first sip. Raisins, apricot jam and baked apple form a juicy core of fruit, and around it gather vanilla, toffee and a light touch of milk chocolate. The toasted oak lends structure and a discreet spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg that keeps the sweetness in check. The overall impression is smooth and well balanced – enough character to be enjoyed neat, yet easy-going enough to take both ice and a mixer without losing its identity.

Finish

The finish is medium to long and pleasantly warming. Dried fruit and toffee fade first, while toasted oak, vanilla and that nutty, mellow note linger for a good while and invite the next sip.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished spirit drink, which can be served straight away. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat in a balloon glass at room temperature, after dinner with coffee and a piece of dark chocolate.
• With cola, plenty of ice and a wedge of lemon – an uncomplicated favourite.
• A splash in freshly brewed coffee with a little soft brown sugar and lightly whipped cream.
• With ginger ale and orange peel for a spicy, refreshing long drink.
• In the kitchen: flambé the pepper steak or flavour truffles and fruit cake.

About the Essence

Resterna Brandy belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is the classic all-rounder of the range – the choice for anyone who wants a dependable, full-bodied grape brandy with no frills. The profile is deliberately broad: it suits the connoisseur with a balloon glass just as well as the person who would rather mix a long drink.

Should the bottle disappear faster than expected, the essence also comes in 100 ml, 280 ml, 1000 ml and 25 litres, so the home bar, the party host and the professional producer can each find a size that fits.