Version Francaise Masion Fontan 1998 Disclosure: I received this set of samples from the Importers at La Masion & Velier for review. This single cask of Armagnac comes to us from La Masion Du Whisky first range dedicated to French spirit. Located in Noulens on the Maubet farm Masion Fontan has been in the Fontan family
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Down Island Spirits Hampden 10yr This bottle of rum comes to us from a new American independent bottler Down Island (these things really seem to be popping up all over the place don’t they?). This rum comes to us from the Hampden distillery located in Jamaica. Aged for 10 years (3 in Jamaica then 7
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Through the Grapevine Maxime Trijol Single Cask 2003 This single cask of Cognac Fin Bois was selected by La Masion Du Whisky for the American market and was aged then bottled at cask strength with no additives. This was brought in by La Masion & Velier. ABV: 43.3% Nose: Raisins, toffee Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Raisins, Cinnamon, Slight Toffee
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Bielle Brut de Fut 2014 This rum comes to us from the Bielle distillery located on the island of Marie Galante. It was distilled in 2014 from sugar cane juice, distilled on a column still, and then aged for 7 years in ex-bourbon and white wine casks before being bottled at cask strength with no
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Through The Grapevine Merlet Lot 84 This is a cask of Borderies Cognac selected by La Masion du Whisky. This was aged for a good period of time in oak before being bottled at cask strength with no additives. ABV: 50.2% Nose: Baking Spices, Orange Peel, Nuttiness, Black Pepper, A good helping of oak Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Orange
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El Dorado Overproof(1990’s) This is a bottle of rum from Demerara Distillers located in Guayana. This molasses based rum came from the Diamond distillery and we do not know the mix of stills, the added sugar, or if this is unaged or was filtered. So, might as well just see how it tastes. ABV: 63% Nose: Toasted
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Lamb’s Navy Rum (Modern) This Lamb’s Navy rum is a flagship offering of Navy Rum available across the UK. I can find no data on source so we have to assume Demerara as the main, perhaps with other components. According to the Fat Rum Pirate’s hydrometer readings linked Here, this has no sugar additives. However I
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Through The Grapevine Cognac Francois Voyer Lot 89/92 This bottling of Cognac Grand Champagne comes to us from Through The Grapevine which is casks of Cognac selected by La Masion du Whisky. These casks (sometimes multiple as in this case) are then bottled at cask strength with no additives. ABV: 43.5% Nose: Figs, Lemon Peel, Apricot, Green
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Through The Grapevine Tessendier Lot 95 This Cognac comes to us from Through The Grapevine which is selected with La Masion Du Whisky. This 1995 vintage is from Petit Champagne and is likely 25 years old and bottled at cask strength with no additives. ABV: 55% Nose: Orange Peel, Nuttiness, Green Apple, Dark Chocolate, oak spice, Black
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That Boutique-y Rum Co. Engenhos do Norte Madeira 7yr This rum comes to us from the Engenhos do Norte distillery located on the island of Madeira (considered part of Portugal). This is an island that is allowed to use the term agricole legally. This rum comes from cane run through a crusher, fermented for 4-5
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