Review #536; Brandy #18: Grosperrin Lot 45 Fins Bois – Aficionados x Fine Drams

This bottling comes to us via Fine Drams and the Aficionados group. This Grosperrin, of their oldest selections yet, was aged its whole life in oak. Though not official, a certain World War will come to mind, as it had just ended when this was barreled. Let’s see how well they chose.

ABV: 50.8%

Nose: Rich figs, dark chocolate, green apple, allspice

Palate: Medium and oily mouthfeel. Figs, dark chocolate, light char, apple, nutmeg, black pepper, tobacco leaf,

Finish: Longerish finish. Warm, dark chocolate, black pepper, faint char, green apple, tobacco leaf

Rating: 7/10

This is a good Cognac. Loads of Rich dark chocolate, fruitiness with lots of figs and apple, good spices and well balanced with the oak integration. Given the age I am surprised it was not oakier but they managed this barrel well. An excellent addition to your bar for those of you willing out there.

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