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Top Shelf Select VSOP Essence (2 x 1.125L)

Regular price $21

Flavours 2.25L – about $6.53 per 700mL bottle

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Top Shelf Select VSOP Essence is a brandy flavouring for a super smooth VSOP with subtle fragrances and a delicate colour. The pack has two sachets, each flavouring 1.125L of 40% spirit.

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Top Shelf Select VSOP Essence is a brandy flavouring for a super smooth VSOP with subtle fragrances and a delicate colour. The pack has two sachets, each flavouring 1.125L of 40% spirit.

Range Still Spirits Top Shelf Select
Pack 2 x 1.125L sachets
Makes 2.25L in total (1.125L per sachet)
Flavour profile Super smooth brandy, subtle fragrance, delicate colour
Mix with 1.125L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka per sachet
Best served Neat, or in a Sazerac

How to use

  1. Pour the contents of one sachet into a clean bottle.
  2. Add 1.125L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka.
  3. Rinse any remaining flavouring out of the sachet with some of the spirit and add it to the bottle.
  4. Seal and shake well. Repeat with the second sachet when you want another 1.125L.
FAQ

How much does one pack of Top Shelf Select VSOP Essence make?

Each pack has two sachets. Each sachet flavours 1.125L of 40% ABV spirit, so one pack makes 2.25L in total.

Can I make just one bottle at a time?

Yes. Use one sachet for 1.125L and keep the second sachet for later.

What is VSOP?

VSOP is a smooth, aged brandy style. This essence gives a super smooth brandy with subtle fragrances and a delicate colour.

Cocktail suggestion

Sazerac

A classic cocktail made in some form since the early 1800s. This old school recipe uses VSOP only, as originally intended.

Ingredients

  • 60mL Top Shelf Select VSOP
  • 10mL Top Shelf Absinthe (to rinse the glass)
  • 3 dashes of bitters
  • Sugar cube

Method

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with 10mL Top Shelf Absinthe and discard. Place a sugar cube in a separate mixing glass, cover with three dashes of bitters and crush until fine. Add 60mL VSOP and ice and stir until chilled. Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass and garnish with lemon peel.

Top Shelf Select VSOP Sazerac

Browse more other spirit essences and all spirit and liqueur essences, or read The Complete Guide to Spirit Essences.

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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What a nice drop

"Great taste, didn't last long when my son came home"

— Greg L. (5/5)

VSOP

"Excellent very smooth and I will buy this product again"

— Ken S. (5/5)

Classic VSOP

"Great product as are all the classic essences"

— Norman M. (5/5)

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