This barrel aged fine Brandy showcases a harmonious blend of 7 to 15-year-old eau de vies, meticulously curated from a diverse array of five distinct grape varietals. This masterful blend not only captures the vibrant essence of the grapes but also embodies the intricate richness derived from extensive maturation. In 1848, Sam bolted into the old San Francisco Plaza and was the first to announce the stupendous discovery, “Gold! Gold! Gold From the American River!” The whole city followed his lead in the search of gold and his newspaper, The California Star, became known as, “The Voice of the Gold Rush.” The Calistoga Star brandies are a nod not only Sam’s first newspaper in San Francisco, The California Star, but also his love for distilling brandy which he called “Calistoga Cognac.” Critics during the era called the spirit “a brandy equal to the finest brandies in France.”