Review #216; Brandy #7: Jean-Luc Pasquet Aficionados x Finedrams Lot 73

Aficionados x Fine Drams Lot 73

This is a 1973 vintage Cognac from Jean-Luc Pasquet. Distilled from grapes in the Petite Champagne region and bottled at cask strength. This was selected via a blind panel from the Aficionados Discord Server. Let’s Dive into it!

ABV: 50.3%

Nose: Tobacco Leaf notes, rich leather, oak, raisins, black peppercorns, earthy, lemon zest, toffee,

Palate: Rich oily mouthfeel, Rich grapes, leather, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, lemon zest, back peppercorn, toffee, creamy vanilla, oak.

Finish: Lingers forever, Oak, savory leather, dark chocolate, slight nuttiness, creamy vanilla and raisins.

Rating: 9/10

This is just simply incredible, the finish lasts forever, the savory and somewhat bitter notes are helped by the spices and fruitiness that balances it out.

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