Apple Brandy
A barrel-aged brandy that spends 3-5 years in French and American oak, developing complex, whiskey-like characteristics while retaining the beautiful flavor of local apples.
About
Set amidst the stunning rural farmland of Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas in Northern Michigan, Black Star Farms is a distillery and winery established in 1998 on their 160-acre estate in Suttons Bay. They produce fruit-based brandies known as eau de vie-style spirits, representing the pure essence of fermented fruit from their local orchards and vineyards, with barrel-aged variants that spend years in French and American oak to develop whiskey-like complexities.
Spirits
Cherry Brandy
An 80-proof clear spirit made from just cherries mashed into juice, fermented and distilled to capture the pure essence of northern Michigan’s local cherries.
Grape Brandy
A brandy made from local grapes, representing the pure essence of fermented fruit with the balance of fruit and alcohol reflecting the distiller’s artisan skill and the fruit’s quality.
Pear Brandy
A clear spirit with a similar mouthfeel to vodka but packed with luscious pear flavor, also available in a limited-edition ‘pear in the bottle’ presentation that is a collector’s item.
Plum Brandy
An eau de vie-style spirit made from locally grown plums, capturing the pure essence of the fruit through traditional French distillation methods.
Raspberry Brandy
A fruit brandy produced from local raspberries, showcasing the beautiful characteristics of Michigan’s raspberry harvest in a clear, pure spirit.