Today's apple is the Smitten. Maybe it's the brandy talking but if I were an apple, I would be smitten for the Smitten! I am not an apple but I do like the Smitten and the E & J Brandy with Apple Liqueur.
Smitten is a recent apple from New Zealand. It's parents are not named (they are thought to be in the witness protection program) but it's grandparents are Falstaff, Fiesta, Braeburn and Gala, a fine lineage!
My apple was tasty. It had a crisp bite, was sweet with honey notes and a touch of acidity. It did have a weird brown spot inside I cut out.
It's Friday night yo. I decided to pair my Smitten with some E & J Brandy with Apple Liqueur on the rocks. E & J Brandy has been around since 1975. This apple version was not bad, a sweet apple flavor with hints of vanilla and caramel. It is 30% alcohol, recommended to drink on the rocks or mixed with something. It's not real smooth so straight up ain't the best. It would be great mixed with apple cider, in fact I will try it now (cider review soon). I just tried it with cider and a shake of cinnamon (I consume cinnamon every day) and it was delicious! Cranberry juice and Ginger Ale would also be good mixers.
Tomorrow, I review the Opal. Crunch and drink on!
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