During aging - the time a brandy spends in oak barrels - blending also takes place. New brandy is blended with older brandy to achieve the right balance of flavors.
Since the aging process is so important in brandymaking, we choose grape varieties like French Colombard, Grenache and Barbera for our E&J brandies, as these varietals develop exceptional flavors as they age.
Through aging and blending, a distiller brings the artistry of brandymaking to the forefront to highlight different flavors and textures and create a well-integrated blend. At E&J, our master distiller, Scott DiSalvo, gently guides the aging and blending process to craft an exceptionally smooth brandy with rich character and flavor.
