Review #903; Brandy #37: Through The Grapevine Cognac Francois Voyer Lot 89/92

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 Tea, Blueberry

Palate: Medium Mouthfeel, Figs, Apricot, Blueberry, Green Tea

Finish: Medium length finish, Apricot, Blueberry, Green Tea, Figs

Rating: 6/10

Very good. Really fruit forward and a bit on the sweeter side (to me anyway). There is just a hint of that nutty oakiness from the age but its really fruity and tasty. It doesn’t measure up to some of the other Cognac’s I have had, but is well made and good.

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