With Winter’s freezing temperatures in the Northeast, we have enjoyed discovering the rich nuances of Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age, Superior Brandy, from Vilafranca Del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain. Torres Brandy has been making exceptional brandy since 1928, and their consistently award-winning Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age is definitely something to celebrate. This aged beauty made with Parellada and Ugni Blanc grapes, is a work of art that begins with its impressive, faceted glass bottle design and large stopper, and continues when you pour it into a snifter glass and are rewarded with its dark amber color, and richly aromatic nose that entices the palate before you take a first sip. Cheers!
Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age Superior Brandy, Vilafranca Del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain Information
Bottle Information: “Torres 20: Made from only the finest distillates, this exquisite brandy is a symbol of age-old tradition. Noble, dark amber in color, it has a rich, warm aroma with subtle hints of nuts and dried fruits. The bottle is inspired by a Torres family heirloom, a decanter originally owned by Juan Torres Casals, who made his first brandies in 1928.”
Product Information: 40% Alcohol. Imported by Infinium Spirits, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, $79.99/750-ml Bottle.
Tasting Notes: Our experience with the Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age, Superior Brandy, began by admiring its deep amber color and continued with our swirling and sniffing its heady aromatic nose where we were rewarded with rich notes of raisin, toasted nuts, vanilla, and cinnamon. On the palate, it was a work of art with its vibrantly long velvety and completely delectable finish mirrored what it had promised on the nose. This is a remarkable sipping brandy, and at $79.99/bottle, not one that you want to be mixing cocktails with, however, a little added to culinary dishes will enliven the recipe and add layers of nuanced flavors.
Luxury Experience was “In The Kitchen and Behind The Bar®” crafting a culinary recipe with Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age, Superior Brandy, to show its versatility and to tempt your palate into creating your own special recipes.
Luxury Experience Recipe
Luxury Experience – Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Luxury Experience – Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Torres 20 Hors D’Age Superior Brandy celebrates the tradition of excellent brandy paired with a mouthwatering recipe perfect for a cold winter’s night. We created our recipe using jumbo shrimp, green peppers, onions, garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper. We finished this spicy dish with 2-ounces of Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age for a memorable finish and presented it over fettuccini cooked al dente.
Luxury Experience – Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Torres 20 Hors D’Age, Superior Brandy
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
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10
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Jumbo
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Shrimp, cleaned, deveined, and cooked
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1
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Large
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Green Pepper, small diced
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1
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Medium
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Onion, small diced
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2
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Cloves
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Garlic, minced
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2
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Tablespoons
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EVOO
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0.5o
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Teaspoon
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Red Pepper Flakes
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28
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Ounce Can
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Crushed Tomatoes
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0.50
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Teaspoon
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Dried Basil
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0.50
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Teaspoon
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Dried Parsley
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0.50
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Teaspoon
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Ground Black Pepper
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0.50
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Teaspoon
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Salt
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2
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Ounces
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Fettucini, cooked
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1
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Sprig
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Fresh Rosemary, garnish (optional)
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Method: Heat a saucepan, add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), then add the vegetables and red pepper flakes, and sauté until vegetables are tender. Add crushed tomatoes and spices. Cover, and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, and cook until sauce is thick. Add cooked shrimp and Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age, and simmer for 2 minutes. Toss fettuccini with the sauce.
Presentation: We presented Luxury Experience – Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Torres 20 Hors D’Age Brandy in a covered bowl, arranged the shrimp on top, and added a sprig of fresh rosemary as a garnish.
Until next time, cheers and Bon Appetit!
About Torres Brandy
“In the 14th century, Arnau de Vilanova, a Catalan doctor, developed the first “Aqua Vitae”, a wine distillate for medicinal purposes. The word “Brandy” is of Dutch origin and means “burned wine”. 16th-century Dutch merchants distilled the wine in stills and stored it in oak barrels for transport. In 1928, Juan Torres Casals, second generation of the Torres family, continued with the humanist legacy of Arnau de Vilanova. Juan Torres Casals began to make aged brandy from the best white wines of Penedès (Barcelona). As part of the process, he distilled the wine and aged it in oak barrels. The work of Juan Torres was recognised and his brandies started to become synonymous with quality. From early 1928 until today, the spirit of achievement and the pursuit of excellence have materialised in our different types of brandy. Our brandies have won numerous international distinctions and awards.”
For information on Torres Brandy 20 Hors D’Age, Superior Brandy, or about visiting the Torres Brandy Cellars, please visit their website: https://www.torresbrandy.com/en
Torres Brandy Global Headquarters
M. Torres, 6
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès
Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: +34 93 8177400
Fax: +34 93 8177444
Email: info@torresbrandy.com
Website: https://www.torresbrandy.com/en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torresbrandyofficialus @torresbrandyofficialus
Torres Brandy Cellars
Els Hostalets i
08731 Sant Martí Sarroca,
Barcelona, Spain
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