Golden yellow liqueur with fine orange shades.
On the nose, very typical aromas, reminding the sweetness of apricot juice.
The bouquet is revealed in stages : almonds notes at first, then the sweetness of very ripe apricot, with a vegetal touch and sweet spices in the finish reminding of one caramelized apricot marmalade.
Gabriel Boudier Apricot Brandy is created from fully ripe apricots, which are carefully selected for their aromatic properties, are macerated in brandy. The apricot flavoured spirit is then removed and a small dose of sugar added. The liqueur which results has a perfect taste of apricots.
Carefully handcrafted and aged in oak, Three Barrels has a superior smooth and velvety taste with hints of almond and walnut, and a long finish of candied fruits and ginger.
Made with 4 different grape varieties.
Ageing Eau de Vie in here in the UK.
Aged in 4 different casks including American Bourbon.
Min. ageing is 2.5 years.
Max. ageing is up to 11 years.
Burnt Faith have one of the only Charentais pot stills outside of France.
Burnt Faith are based in London, open to host consumers, trade, educate consumers, and elevate the category.
notes of butterscotch, full on fruit and a truly elevated, smooth finish.
On the nose, warm hints of spices (cinnamon, vanilla). On the palate it is round and rich in tannins, developing towards a lush and lingering aftertaste, in which the aromatic overtones of the oak are revealed.
In 2020 Ch Pellehaut was named Best Brandy Producer by the IWSC Challenge. Their 20 year old XO La Fleur De l'Age has also been awarded the trophy for Best Armagnac in the 2018 IWSC Spirits Challenge. Rich and fruity with powerful flavours and this 20 year old shows the characteristic rancio associated with aged brandies.
Chateau Pellehaut was named Best Brandy Producer in the world 2020 by the International Wine and Spirits Challenge. The fruit of the Armagnac takes center stage here, melding wonderfully with the small hint of vanilla from the wood. It's all distilled from Folle Blanche fruit and it's soft, round and aromatic, but it still has that little bit of rustic brandy flavour typical of old-school Armagnac.
In 2020 Ch Pellehaut was named Best Brandy Producer by the IWSC Challenge. Their 5 year old Sélection Armagnac has plenty of vanilla and cinnamon notes with lovely oakiness while the floral notes of Folle Blanche float above. It qualifies as VSOP (minimum 5 years of ageing before release) but does not declare it.
A Fine Champagne VSOP cognac from the Hine house. H by Hine is a stylish alternative to Remy VSOP with a bit more oomph, but still very mixable for classy cocktails.
The entry point into the Maxime Trijol, their VS cognac is rich and full of fruit and floral notes, making it perfect for sipping, cocktails or long drinks.
Dense, rich, with notes of baked apples and tarte tatin, the nose evolves towards a subtle rancio.
Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019
This XO Cognac of the house of Rémy Martin comes in a 70 cl decanter and is at an ABV of 40%. The eaux-de-vie blend consists of 85% Grande Champagne and 15% Petite Champagne.
Hennessy X.O is the Original, the emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison.
Deep and powerful, the eaux-de-vie of this Hennessy X.O cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.
Amber hue with copper highlights. Focused, inviting nose suggestive of ripe apple and tarte tatin. The palate reveals a crisp, focused and fruity calvados showing lovely balance and persistence.
This skilfully crafted cognac is a blend of several crus with a perfect balance between Fins Bois, Grande and Petite Champagne, at the peak of their aromatic potential.
The result is an exquisitely balanced cognac with notes of peach and toasted almonds with the gentle hint of vanilla and jasmine.
A decadent brandy made from wild plums and aged for seven years in small chestnut casks. There are aromas of toasted spice, vanilla beans and stewed fruit on the nose, which lead to plum pudding, apple tart and sandalwood on the palate.
Nusbaumer are an independent, family-owned artisanal distillery in heart of the Alsace. Founded by Jos Nusbaumer in 1947, the distillery is located in Stiege, a small town in the Vosge valleys, to the south-west of Strasbourg. There are several factors that make Stiege an ideal place to distil fruit spirits; there’s exceptional mountain spring water, high altitude allowing lower distillation pressure leading to richer aromas, and a microclimate with significant temperature variations that has a positive impact on fermentation, maceration and ageing.
Tremendously smooth and mellow with hints of pears, apricots and nuts on the palate. Satisfying and intensely long. No giant marketing budgets to pay for here, just quality.
A fruit-forward Calvados from the wonderful Domaine Dupont over in Normandy. The apples are mixed, crushed, pressed and then fermented, and then finally aged in oak.
A splendid cognac from top producer Maxime Trijol. This elegant VSOP is a must-try. The family began distilling in 1859 and Maxime set up his own distillery in 1962.
Critic tasting note: "Spicy and refreshing, this bright golden-orange brandy shows thick caramel and dried fruit upfront, but ends on a lighter note, with tea, leather, ginger and a faint grassiness on the finish." - 92/100, Wine Enthusias
Hennessy V.S is one of the most popular cognacs in the world. Matured in new oak barrels, Hennessy V.S offers toasted and fruit notes, with a rich, clearly defined palate and a welcoming exuberance. The round and robust flavours of Hennessy V.S make it very versatile and ideal for any cocktail possibility, from classic recipes and sophisticated cocktail creations to easy mixed drinks.
A beautiful nose of dried fruit and hints of almonds, the palate is fresh, round and warming with ginger and rich cloves. Château Montifaud is a super family-run estate.
Aged for 12 years. Intense vanilla apple and some floral notes of rose and jasmine; touches of sturdy oak and dried fruit. The palate is immediately smooth and balanced, fine fruit with complex oaky flavour, spiced fruit with a mouth-tingling grip.
This family owned firm has been producing calvados from the top cru, Pays d'Auge, for 5 generations. This Reserve Calvados has been aged for at least 3 years, initially in 30 - 40 hl oak barrels but subsequently in smaller, 15 - 20 hl ones. It has a wonderful appley flavour and can be drunk as an aperitif (straight on ice or in a cocktail) or as a digestif served at room temperature to allow enough time to air.
Flavour
Smooth, a mix of apple and wood. It is fresh with minerals and a slightly peppery taste.
Amber with flashes of mahogany. The floral bouquet develops into spicy aromas on the palate producing a very rich feel. Its aromatic harmony is the sign of a fully-fledged cognac.
Decanter " Plenty of powerful spice and oak tannin up front, along with classic notes of ripe citrus and creamy vanilla. The mid-palate is explosively fragrant and round, with a little menthol tension. Abenchmark XO at a good price"
Aged for a minimum of 10 years, its maturation in oak barrels has added to the complexity of this relatively young cognac but its flavours of spice and coffee, with pineapple in the background, are characteristic of cognacs from the top cru. Excellent value for one with such a good pedigree.
Aged in Limousin oak barrels for over 10 years in fairly damp cellars. These conditions help to keep the spirit in contact with the natural tannins in the oak for longer
Double distilled on a small Charentais Alembic still as this helps to concentrate the wine flavours during distillation.
There are flavours of spice and coffee with pineapple in the background. Flavours which have become more complex as the cognac has matured.
