Review #1011; Brandy #55: L’Encantada Mamoulens 27yr 1993 Off Premise Cask 10

L’Encantada Mamoulens 27yr 1993 Off Premise Cask 10

This is a single cask of Armagnac from the independent bottler L’Encantada. This was aged for 27 years in oak in a wet cellar before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 50.8%

Nose: Allspice, Cinnamon, Black Tea, apple peel, figs, earthy

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, blueberry, Cinnamon, Allspice, Black Tea, earthy

Finish: Medium length finish, earthy, blueberry, cinnamon, black tea, allspice

Rating: 7/10

A great expression. The oak is well integrated, the fruits really pop, and the faint earthy note that pops in and out tie it all together.

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