Brandy

This bottling comes to us by way of Jean-Luc Pasquet. This single cask of Cognac was selected by the Aficionados in Partnership with Finedrams. Let’s see how well they chose. ABV: 57.4% Nose: Leather, Blackberry, Currants, Rich Oak Spice, Nutmeg, Apple Skin, Dark Ripe Grapes. Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Leather, Dark Ripe Grapes, Blackberry, Nutmeg, Toasted Brown Sugar, […]

This is a spirit distilled in the Armagnac region of France from Folle Blanche and Baco grape varietals that is bottled at full strength. ABV: 51.9% Nose: Red Grapes, Brine, Vanilla, Plum, Dried Figs, Allspice, Wildflower. Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Fig, Brine, Allspice, Wildflower, Vanilla, Plum Finish: Longerish finish, Red Grape, Allspice, Fig, Brine, Vanilla, Wildflower, Plum Rating: 6/10 Really weird,

This Cognac comes to us via the Aficionados, who selected this cask in 2020. A single cask of Cognac, aged for quite a few years, and bottled at cask strength with no additives. ABV: 56.1% Nose: Figs, Dates, Allspice, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, New Leather Wallet, Dark Chocolate, Oak Spice, Candied Orange Peel Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Candied Orange

This bottling comes to us via TTG, and was selected by a group of selectors. Led by t8ke of the Aficionados Group it included Bourbon Pursuit, Rare Bird 101, Seelbachs, and Mash & Drum. This Cognac from the Petite Champagne region of France is a single cask that was bottled at cask strength with no

This is a bottling from Lairds, claimed to be the oldest Distillery in the United States (they do have distillery license #1). This is a concentrated apple brandy aged for 56 months in a single cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives. Barrel #: 16E12#10 ABV: 60.5% Nose: Baking Spices, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Caramel, Butter,

This is a Brandy from Clear Creek Distillery which is located in Hood River Oregon. This Brandy, inspired by a Spanish Eau de Vie, is made from green Douglas Fir Buds. They are then infused into Clear Creek’s brandy. This maceration is then re-distilled and re-infused with fresh buds. The green color comes from the

This is a series of blends of Armagnac, selected and bottled by PM Spirits. This is the 2nd release in the series and is a blend of 5 casks ranging in age from 22-35 years old. Domaine Lassalle 1990 Domaine Lassalle 1984 Domaine Del Cassou 1985 Domaine Amblat 1988 Domaine Bellair 1997 After blending, it

This is a single cask of Armagnac selected by PM spirits for their 10-year anniversary. It was distilled from 100% Folle Blanche at Domaine Lous Pibous in 1994 and bottled at cask strength with no additives. ABV: 55.3% Nose: Black Pepper, Raspberry Jam, Blackberry, Orange Marmalade, Nutmeg. Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Peppery, Orange Marmalade, Raspberry jam, Blackberry, Leather.

This Cognac comes from producer Jean-Luc Pasquet. This lot 92 was bottled in 2019 and has formidable age on it as a result. Coming at cask strength with no additives by the Aficionados in conjunction with Fine Drams this is another brandy selection from the group I am sure is worth trying. Let us see

This bottling comes to us via Grosperrin and was selected by the Aficionados group. Coming in at 24 years old, this was aged from a small cellar and has no additives. ABV: 53.1 % Nose: Rich and Decadent, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Frosting, figs, orange peel Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Rich vanilla frosting, dark chocolate, figs, orange peel, allspice,