Distilled in 1962, Bottled in 2019. This is a selected brandy from JLP, some things that were occurring in 1962:
Cuban Missile Crisis
John Glenn Orbits the Earth
Marilyn Monroe Dies.
Now that we have some context, lets dive in:
ABV: 41.9% ABV
Nose: Tannic Spice, Slightly Musty Grapes, honey, slight cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel,
Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Orange Peel, Tart Grapes, figs, slight nutmeg, black pepper,
Finish: Long, tart grapes, heavy black pepper, citrus, oak spice, long and musty
Rating: 7/10
The nose on this is absolutely incredible, its pungent and hits way above its proof. Those flavors just roll off of it in droves. Its still good on the palate and finish but doesn’t live up to it. I must also note that the finish is incredibly long, but a bit jumbled flavor wise.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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