Review #875; Brandy #33: L’Encantada Le Freche 29yr (1989) Lincoln Road + Bluegrass BB&T Selection “Yak at Sea”

L’Encantada Le Freche 29yr (1989) Lincoln Road + Bluegrass BB&T Selection “Yak at Sea”

This Armagnac comes to us by way of L’Encantada that bottler of Yak in France. This particular bottling came from the Le Freche region and was aged for 29 years in oak before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.it was selected for the Lincoln Road Package store in conjunction with Bluegrass BB&T.

ABV: 49.8%

Nose: Spicy, Black Pepper, Allspice, Cumin, Nutmeg, Orange Peel, a bit of cedar, Blackberry, Vanilla.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Vanilla Cream, a bit of tannins.

Finish: Medium length finish, orange peel, black pepper, black tea, Nutmeg, Cinnamon.

Rating: 7/10

Big, Bold, and Spicy this is a great representation of Armagnac. Leaning a little into the oak, this leads with spices and tannins with some accenting fruits popping in. If you are sensitive to that oak influence this wouldn’t be for you, but it’s a nice warm feeling for when you need that savory pop in the mouth.

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