Konyak? Brandy? Just Make Sure It's KSLP
Just because you're abstaining from whiskey and beer during Passover doesn't mean you have to settle for less. On the contrary, here are some recommendations for spirits rated KSLP (Kosher for Passover), guaranteed to make your holiday extra special.
1. Pelter Winery, Majhoul Brandy
This brandy, distilled from Majhoul dates and aged for two years in French oak barrels, offers a rich taste with an exceptionally long finish. Its golden hue and aromas of honey, syrup, and floral notes complement a pleasant viscosity and a rich taste of sweet fruits and spices.
Also, look for the nine-year-old aged version, equally remarkable.
Price: NIS 129.
2. Naulin VSOP
Founded in 1897 in Cognac, France, the Noyan distillery blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern approach to flavors. Noyan VSOP boasts a rich and fruity aroma with hints of sweet oranges, fig jam, spices, and a smooth finish. Suitable for both novice cognac drinkers and connoisseurs alike.
Price: NIS 165.
3. Godet VSOP
Godet is a family-owned cognac house with a heritage spanning 15 generations and over 400 years of cognac production. A perfect example of a cognac house that values tradition while advancing with trends, such as the transparent 'Godet Antarctica' cognac.
Godet VSOP, composed of aged spirits with the youngest being eight years old, offers smooth flavors combining woodiness and rich caramel.
Price: NIS 189.
4. Mauxion VSOP
The Mauxion family owns vineyards in the Cognac region, cultivating grape varieties for cognac production since 1743. The ninth generation of the family currently oversees all vineyard care and grape harvesting, following the family tradition.
This cognac, aged for seven years in oak barrels, features a well-balanced palate with delicate tannins and a finish blending scents and flavors of caramel, cocoa, chocolate, cinnamon, alongside ripe fruits.
Price: NIS 199.
5. Roland Bru VSOP
This cognac, made from grapes grown in the most fertile soils of the Cognac region, matures for four years in oak barrels. It exudes aromas of sweet citrus peels and caramel, with a smooth, lingering finish.
Price: NIS 299.
6. Psagot Winery, XO Brandy
Psagot Winery offers a soulful brandy sold in a limited edition at the winery's store and selected outlets nationwide.
Selected wines from the winery underwent traditional distillation in a copper still at the Almaq distillery. The spirits were then aged for 12 years in an ancient cave discovered in the heart of the vineyard in Psagot. Winemakers Yakov Uriah Sam Soroka, Itai Kucinski, together with Tal Hoteiner and Tomer Goren from M&H Distillery, crafted the final blend.
Each bottle is accompanied by a unique hand-filled bottle, a stunning cork, gold embossed labels, and handcrafted metal packaging.
Price: NIS 750.
