Liqueur made from a subtle blend of fresh pineapples ripened under the Caribbean sun infusion, reinforced by a candied pineapples infusion, all enhanced by a 7-year-old Caribbean Rum and some spices.
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
It is characterized by a perfect balance between the fruitiness of the apple and the aromas brought by over 9 years of ageing in century-old oak barrels. The double distillation confers aromatic complexity and an exceptional palate length.
The V.S.O.P. differentiates itself by a selection of apple ciders exclusively harvested in the Pays d’Auge region, a delimited terroir representing only 6% of the Normandy region. The typicity that the soil confers to the apple coupled with a double distillation in pot stills give the V.S.O.P. a rich and long palate.
The cellar master, Alexander Gabriel, has the the great pleasure to open for the very first time his private collection of exceptional cognacs. Premier Cru single cask 100% Grande Champagne, unique in the world! These preciously guarded treasures rest under the vaults of the Chais Paradis, in the underground passages of Mademoiselle's 19th-centuary manor. These forever inimitable vintages, from the oldest to the most recent, are made from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard grapes. Although it is impossible to reproduce them, they all have one thing in common: each of them bears witness to the extraordinary character of Grande Champagne and to the savoir-faire of the Cognac region perfected over the centuries. These extraordinary cognacs are not blended and are bottled at their natural alcohol content right out of the barrel, without filtration.
FINE V.S. is a fresh and fruity Calvados. Unlike others, it is made from single continuous distillation in copper stills to concentrate the apple aromas. These are then accentuated by blending the fruitiest cuvées and ageing them in barrels made of century-old oak.
Based on an original absinthe recipe from back before it was banned in France in 1915. Pernod opened the first absinthe distillery in 1805, so they know their stuff.
Matured at least 12 years in oak barrels. Single distillation. Colour : Deep golden brown. Scent : Fresh hazelnut, banana and spices aromas, a perfect balance between wood and matured apple aromas. Palate : Fine and silky. Use : A smooth harmony with dessert, chocolate cream, nougat or ice-cream.
Very intense and fruity nose, slightly acid fruit freshness.
Acidulous mouth in attack bringing freshness and vivacity. Aromas evolve during the tasting: from the typical green taste of wild strawberries to the very ripe fruit taste characteristic of jam and marmalades.
Very pleasant end of the mouth.
This is the honey… Monin Miel has an incredibly genuine, delicious honey flavour, but it's not quite as thick as actual honey - thus it's far easier to use for cocktail making, when thick honey just solidifies in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Try shaking up a cocktail with two shots of rye whisky, a hint of grapefruit juice, some Monin Honey syrup and serve it over crushed ice (it's known as a Brown Derby).
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
A round aniseed front palate, finishing with fresh, spicy notes (liquorice, lemon balm, mint), giving this absinthe great length of flavour. Comes in box with spoon.
Made from bitter blue oranges from the island of Curacao. Really? No. It's made from Laraha Fruit, which is like an orange, but smaller and with little to no sweetness. The spirit is dyed blue before bottling. No idea why.
Nose: Initially very spicy yuzu and tangerine aromas, followed by vanilla, marzipan and a delicate hint of flowers (roses, geraniums) followed by pepper, mint and herbs
Palate: a rich and round palate that initially follows the aromas on the nose. There are also hints of candied citrus fruits (yuzus, tangerines, limes) and waxy impressions of tropical fruits, along with almonds, plums, toffee, nutmeg and tea
Finish: the finish is very strong long and enthusiastic with hints of citrus fruits, herbs and vanilla as well as sweet spiced pastries
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.
