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• 1990 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.
  This expression from Comte de Lamaestre was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2018. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1967 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $340. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  This bottling was produced from Ugni blanc, Colombard and Baco 22 A grapes. No tasting notes available.

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  1979 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $170. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Plantings are mostly Bacco and Ugni Blanc. The Northwestern portion of the Bas-Armagnac (known casually as the Grand Bas Armagnac) has a concentration of quality producers, especially in the department of Les Landes.

  Tasting note: Deep polished copper colour. Exudes sweet aromas of dates, toffee apple, vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg. The palate is full bodied, plush and round with medium dry flavours of dates, cocoa and soft spice perfectly counterpointed by drying and slightly grippy tannins. Dried apricot, nutmeg and clove aftertaste reverberates with surprising length, echoing back minutes after the final sip. Bottled 6th June 2008. 40% Alc./Vol.

  

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• 1960 Comte de Lamaestre Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $899. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled in 1960 and bottled in 2017, this exceptionally old brandy will be every Armagnac drinkers dream! Expect soft spices, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, gingerbread and rancio galore. Tiny volumes just landed in Australia.

  Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Situated in Bas-Armagnac, the Comte de Lamaestre vineyards are made up of Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche while the distillery is in the village of Lannepax (the ancestral home of the Delord family). Distillation takes place at the beginning of November through to the end of December in old Sier alambics. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Cuatro G's Puro Quebranta Pisco (750ml)

  PERU

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  In the 1990s, four brothers visited the Ica Valley in the southern central zone of Peru seeking land to grow products such as avocados, pecans and grapes. They came across a beautiful estate – Bodega Don Luis – located in the Juan Baustica district. This bodega, with the oldest Quebranta vines in valley, was noted for the outstanding quality of fruit they produced. Originally sold to other bodegas in the area, demand for the grapes grew to the point where the four brothers decided to reserve their own small production of pisco for family and close friends. The demand for their pisco grew. In 2002 the brothers founded Cuatro Gallos (Four Roosters) and increased their output. Their pisco has since been recognised nationally, obtaining the prestigious Gran Medalla de Oro in Concurso Nacional del Pisco in 2006.

  Tasting note: Clear. Engages with fragrant raisin / white pepper opening sniffs followed by suggestions of oxidised grape / pomace. Light to medium bodied; builds towards the finish with moist raisin cake richness and gentle spices. Hints of green olive and mustard seed add further interest. Super clean and delicate, bordering on floral. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 8 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  The Darroze Grand Assemblage series features Armagnacs bottled at different ages, all at around 43%. This eight year old is the entry level in the series, showcasing the young spirit with minimal oak influence. Fruit is sourced from the Bas Armagnac Landais region.

  Other reviews... Dry, nutty and fruity with an oily spice and woody tobacco note. The finish has lingering spice with hints of green olive. 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com

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• 1981 Darroze Domaine De Lahitte Old Cask Strength Bas Armagnac (200ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Francois and Marc Darroze are the watchful and patient custodians of 250 different Armagnacs, including more than 50 vintages (spanning a century), sourced from the western portion of the Bas-Armagnac region, historically referred to as Grand Bas-Armagnac. Little surprise then that uber critic Robert Parker named Marc’s father, Francois, “the Pope of Armagnac”.

  Around 30 estates contribute to their "Unique Collection" with each barrel finishing its ageing in the Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac cellars.These are rustic spirits, entering the alembic via small vineyards, distilled by reputable mobile distillers, each demanding several decades of careful ageing in oak barrels in order to express a sense of place and vintage. The typical Armagnac grower raises a range of animals fed by many different crops, plus a small vineyard, part of which is distilled every year and aged in one or more barrels which constitute the savings of the farm. A sick bull, a dying horse or a retiring tractor are repaired or replaced by the sale of a barrel. Multiply the number of farms and vintages and you have the dizzying variety of the Darroze collection: Different because each farm is almost as unique as each barrel. Add to this zero reduction (only through ageing), no caramel colouring as well as labeling transparency and you have Armagnacs that are all about the time in oak (once in glass, nothing improves or changes. An 1890 Armagnac bottled in 1900 is no better than a 2007 bottled in 2017, but collectors don't want you to know that!)

  This expression from Domaine de Lahitte was bottled in November 2020 at a natural strength of 46% Alc./Vol.

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  1980 Darroze Domaine de Bellair Cask Strength Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $330. 00

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  ABV: 48.5%

  Francis and Marc Darroze roam the best estates and terroirs of Bas Armagnac in search of the most beautiful and distinctive brandies. Around 30 estates contribute to their "Unique Collection" with each barrel finishing its ageing in the Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac cellars.These are rustic spirits, entering the alembic via small vineyards, distilled by reputable mobile distillers, each demanding several decades of careful ageing in oak barrels in order to express a sense of place and vintage. The typical Armagnac grower raises a range of animals fed by many different crops, plus a small vineyard, part of which is distilled every year and aged in one or more barrels which constitute the savings of the farm. A sick bull, a dying horse or a retiring tractor are repaired or replaced by the sale of a barrel. Multiply the number of farms and vintages and you have the dizzying variety of the Darroze collection: Different because each farm is almost as unique as each barrel. Add to this zero reduction (only through ageing), no caramel colouring as well as labeling transparency and you have Armagnacs that are all about the time in oak (once in glass, nothing improves or changes. An 1890 Armagnac bottled in 1900 is no better than a 2007 bottled in 2017, but collectors don't want you to know that!)

  Notes from Darroze... Nice golden and brilliant colour. Some fruit notes )quince, orange peels, apricot) are dominant in the nose. With air, the Armagnac reveals fines spiced flavours and some very delicate oaky fragrances. On the palate, again fruits and spices. Tannins are silky and fine. 48.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 50 Year Old Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $620. 00

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  ABV: 42%

  One of the oldest wood aged spirits available in Australia today - at a reasonable asking price- can be found in this majestic 50 year old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend).

  The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. Distilled from Ugni blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco 22 grapes, five decades in 400 litre barrels promises a multi layered brandy with chocolate, leather and roasted notes characteristic of exceptionally old eaux de vie.
  Very limited stocks. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 40 Year Old Bas-Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $310. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  Another exceptional price / age ratio for a wood aged spirit can be found in this majestic 40 year old Bas Armagnac (the age statement here refers to the youngest Armagnac in the blend). The diversity in crus, vintages, grape varieties and styles has allowed Marc Darroze to work on his "Les Grands Assemblages" (The Great Blends), chosen for their complementary characteristics, the selected armagnacs in each bottling are of different ages. After over four decades in 400 litre barrels, expect this to have evolved layers of sweet spices, candied fruits, rancio and super soft, round tannins. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  1983 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  The further you go back in Delord's vintage series, the richer they get. Given ample air contact, the 1983 develops buttery aromas and flavours also hinting at baked pears, dried red fruits, pastry and nutty rancio. Its depth and texture make for a plump, soft Armagnac; polished, well proportioned, perfect to enjoy on its own and with enough acid to balance the dense core of dried fruits. 40% Alc./Vol. Bottled in June 2022.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 

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  1973 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  The oldest Delord from a recent vertical is this flamboyant, chestnut coloured 1973, a once-off vintage dated expression. Benefiting from 5-10 minutes of air contact, it develops into a buttery, creamy-textured brandy boasting impressive depth including layers of sticky date, raisins and fruit cake as well as hints of dried flowers, backed up by vibrant spices. Oak is encroaching, but enough fruit character is retained - even if you have to roll it around your mouth to extract it. Showing off a feminine and refined side not often experienced in Armagnac, this will make for a sumptuous, end-of-the-night alternative to XO Cognac or sherried Single Malts. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1993 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled from the 1993 harvest, this elegant, easy-drinking vintage-dated expression offers mild aromas of dried fruits, cigar box and tobacco but is richer and fuller in the mouth; Despite leaning towards the drier side, sugars rebound at the finish, expressed as dried figs, prunes and late hints of vanilla and caramel followed by a gentle spike of pepper heat. Bottled in September 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 

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• 1963 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". Labelled as a 'Vieil' Armagnac to further highlight its extraordinary age, this rare and venerable brandy was distilled from the 1963 harvest and bottled in 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Delord XO Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Since 2018, the minimum for XO is ten years old (it was previously just six) and while the exact age isn't stated, this is probably a blend that includes some much older brandies. Typical for Armagnac are the scents of ripe plums, dried apricots, dark chocolate and gingerbread, complexed by hints of tobacco and hazelnut. They're repeated in a medium bodied palate where vanilla, cedary oak, liquorice bullets, cinnamon and pepper warmth carry the finish. The persistence is good, and being neither too fiery, nor too dry or sweet, Delord have created a better than average point of entry for newcomers to the category. It's also a friendly all-rounder, so apart from being enjoyed over ice, after a meal or matched with chocolate, nuts or dried fruits, this has enough body to work in cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1996 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $129. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Step away from Delord's core range and you get to explore their vintage dated series. These bottlings frequently deliver greater individuality and texture. A fine food Armagnac, the 1996 opens with a lifted, vibrant bouquet but loses intensity and definition after a short time in the glass. Residual notes of vanilla and rancio return on the palate where a thread of acidity cuts through flavours of prunes and cinnamon, adding freshness. The aftertaste is dry, nutty, warming and medium long. Bottled in May 2022. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day".

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• 1982 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Another vintage dated release from this well-reputed but tiny house in Lannepax, established in 1893. Delord continue to distil their own wines, although the output it relatively small. In this expression, expect notes of nut, peach, violet, lime, vanilla, plum and pepper. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1992 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $140. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Another vintage dated release from this well-reputed but tiny house in Lannepax, established in 1893. Delord continue to distil their own wines, although the output it relatively small. Expect dried apricot and prune aromas and flavours with hints of roasted wheat and tobacco. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1981 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1971 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $320. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. The armagnac is produced at Chateau de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region just to the south of Mauleon - d’Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. Notes for the 1971 describe "A very smooth and agreeable armagnac, with a generous aromas." 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1991 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $135. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1990 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $135. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  First inhalations draw out caramel and dark honey followed by vanilla and hints of pipe tobacco. The customary Armagnac fruits are restrained. Medium bodied, raisiny and semi-sweet with broad flavours of vanilla bean, fruit cake and fruit'n'nut chocolate. Finishes Amontillado-like, showing medium length. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Delord Blanche d'Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  An unaged Armagnac distilled from Colombard grapes, typically served straight over ice as an aperitif or reserved for use in cocktails. Crystal clear / silvery appearance. Varnishy notes dissipate after several seconds revealing pristine, delicately grapey aromas with hints of beeswax and almond. Good concentration. Grappa-like, medium dry, lightly fruity and waxy with a burst of spice. Ends fresh, dry with the fruity notes and gentle spices persisting. Lovely eau-de-vie. If you're finding good grappa elusive or overpriced, try this. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Delord VSOP Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Bas Armagnac, lying to the sandier west of the Armagnac region, is where the Armagnacs are fuller but more supple with a scent of prunes or plums when a little of the spirit is rubbed in the hands. It is named for its lower altitude, rather than lower quality. In the Western part, Sablo-Limoneux is mostly sand, and makes acidic wine. Sablo-Fauves is rich in ferrous minerals that contribute to both colour and flavour in the wines. The Eastern part of Bas-Armagnac has boulbène, a heavy topsoil that covers subsoil of clay and sand. Bas Armagnac is one of the very few places where sandy soil is considered desirable. In fact, Armagnac from the Bas region is considered to have the most finesse, also tending to yield spirits that are very supple in their youth. Here is a case in point. The plump bouquet offers notes of toffee apple, dates, liquorice all-sorts, vanilla and cocoa, while the silky entry builds into a semi sweet, softly spiced, medium bodied brandy that’s very raisiny and fruit cake-like; a little broad at mid palate, though pleasantly spicy and balanced, it finishes with a long vanilla, raisin and cinnamon aftertaste. At 4-5 years old, fruity, youthful styles like this lend themselves to cocktails as well as offering the perfect introduction to Armagnac on a budget. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1988 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from Colombard, Ugni Blanc & Bacco grapes. Beautiful polished copper penny colour. Generous aromas of almond biscotti, vanilla bean and light cigar box; secondary nosings shift the emphasis to fruit cake, prune and hints of quince. Full bodied and well rounded with an early oak drive; flavours of walnuts and cigar box are followed by a sweeter, peppery burst of dried fig and fruit cake. Concludes warm, satisfying, finely tannic with vanilla, marzipan and drying oak in the fade. A classic big-boned Bas-Armagnac with plenty of personality. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1985 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $149. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from Colombard, Ugni Blanc & Bacco grapes. Copper with gold hue. Opening sniffs offer sweet leather, roast almonds, hazelnut, toffee apple and an array of spices including cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The robust, spicy palate yields baked apple and raisin flavours followed by a wave of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Warming spirit tingle, almost prickly. Drying aftertaste of orange zest, vanilla, nutmeg and old leather. If extraordinary length is one indicator of an extraordinary Armagnac, this is solid but not one of the greats. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  1989 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Like most of Delord's vintage dated releases, only a tiny volume of the 1989 has made it to Australia. The brilliant copper penny colour shines from the glass and follows in a soft, well-rounded bouquet, balancing fruit and wood: Figs, dried apricot, prunes, vanilla…a touch of shellac, while more air contact accents pepper heat and increased oakiness, becoming mildly sappy, green-wood like. The style here is medium bodied with dried fruit flavours and a thrust of pepper. Muted clove, vanilla and cigar box through the finish. In a word, robust. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". This expression was made from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Baco and Colombard harvested, pressed and vinified separately. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• 1969 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $599. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  A ’69 Armagnac at a great price, perfect for a 50th birthday gift in 2019. These extra old, vintage dated brandies are always very limited, so buying early is recommended. Bottled in 2018.

  Other reviews... Imagine you can get these old armagnacs for a song and a dance. Say around 100 Euros. Colour: deep amber. Nose: this old baby is struggling a bit after the last 1973 but it's making quite a creditable job. It's a more traditional style once again, rounder and softer, more on raisins and chocolate (you may add prunes as usual) with a kind of small earthy/minty side that only comes with great age. I mean, in spirits. Mouth: really good, but nothing really special and I wouldn't say the great age of this armagnac brought much more complexity. It's even a notch drying after a few seconds (cocoa), other than that it's all raisins. Finish: short, raisiny, with some tea (tannins). Comments: it's actually very very good, it's just that it lacks character. A smooth and easy old one, not much to add. No real malternative, in fact, just very good armagnac. 82 points - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com

  Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". This exceptionally old expression was made from Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Baco and Colombard harvested, pressed and vinified separately.

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• 1979 Delord Freres Tenareze Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $179. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tenareze is a transitional Armagnac zone consisting of undulating slopes with heavy clay soils mixed with a chalky sandstone that gives an acidic wine and generally yields full flavoured, long lived Armagnacs, sometimes powerfully scented. While several excellent independent producers exist in this region, it is more a home to most of Armagnacs negociants. Plantings are dominated by Ugni Blanc and Colombard vines. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Fratelli Giannandrea Grappa Invecchiata (700ml)

  ITALY

  $69. 99

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  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  In Italy, Grappa production historically centered in the North above a line going from Venezia to Genoa. There were good reasons for this. Here, in the cooler wine regions relatively close to the Alps, unspoiled, fresh pomace, integral to quality Grappa was easier to source. Today, thanks to enological advances allowing pomace to be kept under inert conditions during transport, it's produced in every Italian wine region. Grappa's increasing popularity has also been driven by technological advances in distillation, specifically from the 19th century onwards, during which the term 'Grappa' became associated with specific production methods. The rise in quality led to the setting up of protected designations of origin, with Italy counting ten.

  Not surprisingly, Grappa is produced in many guises, with regional specifity often associated with particular grape varietals, like Nebbiolo or Brachetto. They may be aged in glass only, when a fresher, more vibrant style is desired, but they can also undergo a maturation process in different types of wood.

  In this case, 'Grappa Invecchiata' or Vecchia refers to spirits aged between 12 and 18 months in oak, bestowing a deep golden colour. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Fratelli Giannandrea 1885 Barricata Stravecchia Grappa (700ml)

  ITALY

  $144. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  Tasting note: Bright gold appearance. A hefty bouquet inlcudes raisin apricot compote, mango sorbet and beeswax. A light entry quickly builds into a round, fruity yet dry, medium bodied profile that includes praline cookie, dried apricot and olive bread. Finish is pleasantly spicy, clean and fresh. Excellent balance. Aftertaste is moreish as cinnamon and nutmeg play out into a subtle fruit and nut chocolate fade. Generously styled and very expressive. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Gelas De Bortoli Black Noble Finish 16 Year Old Single Cask Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 47.5%

  A 16 year old Bas Armagnac which has been matured in casks that previously held "Black Noble", a dessert wine produced by De Bortoli made from botrytis affected grapes. The juice is fortified and aged for several years in old oak resulting in a wine with aromas and flavours redolent of coffee, anise and toffee.

  Tasting note: The pretty topaz colour is perfectly clear. Aromas of balsamic and oak shavings blow off to reveal restrained notes of apricot, dates, raw honey, liquorice bullets and spent oak barrel. Vibrant off-dry entry; flavours of prunes, cinnamon and clove; thins out at the finish which also accents warming spices and bitter cocoa. Finally almost rum-like as this rebounds with hints of dried banana, raw sugar and marzipan in the aftertaste. 47.5% Alc./Vol. 320 bottles.

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  Gelas De Bortoli Noble One Finish 10 Year Old Single Cask Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $145. 00

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  $1740.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 50.2%

  Another Gelas Bas Armagnac, this time finished in casks that previously held Australia's famous sweet white, De Bortoli 'Noble One'. Generally recognised as the pinnacle of Australian sweet winemaking, it tends to be richer and sweeter than examples from Sauternes.

  Tasting note: Flawless amber gold. Borders on floral with aromas of toast and honey, candied apricot/orange and hints of potpourri. Mildly astringent delivery includes orange spice cake, peel-heavy marmalade, bitter chocolate, fine tannins and suggestions of dried prune / apricot late in the aftertaste. Impressive persistence. 50.2% Alc./Vol. 320 bottles.

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• 1959 Gelas Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

  $1500. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  With a focus on Bas Armagnac and La Ténarèze, the house of Gelas is today led by Philippe Gelas, representing the fourth generation of the family to take the reins. He has been running the firm since late 2001, carrying on in the innovative spirit of his forebears by introducing single varietal Armagnacs, emphasising alternative styles, as well as vintage dated bottlings, exclusively from the year of harvest stated on the label. The exceptionally old 1959 is one from the archives, with Australia receiving a miniscule allocation,

  Distilled in 1959 and bottled in 2018, this remarkable wood-aged spirit promises a sublime brandy experience. At around 50-60 years of age, the wood has infused its full quota of tannins and aromas to the liquid. At this stage, explains Gelas, the Armagnac is typically decanted into glass demijohns where it will continue to age in storehouses built by Baptiste Gélas in 1875. The period in glass continues to develop the brandy, helping to harmonize the aromas and preserve the characteristic rancio notes. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Hardys Black Bottle Brandy (700ml)

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $44. 99

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  $539.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 37.1%

  An old Australian favourite from a company better known for its wines. Produced from Doradillo and Grenache grapes, Black Bottle’s distinctive packaging is matched by its double distilled taste.

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• Jacopo Poli Torcolato Grappa (500ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  A grappa made from the pomace of Vespaiolo and Friulano grapes, the same varieties used in Fausto Maculan's famous Torcolato dessert wine. Fruit is sourced from the cool climate Breganze hills in Veneto. Grapes are mildly botrytis affected and left to raisin on screens so as to concentrate the sugars. Poli distill in small lots, with steam pots in a discontinuous copper still. The grappa is rested for 6-12 months in stainless steel before bottling. They describe this as soft, refined and deep with exotic dried fruit flavours. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Jacopo Poli Vespaiolo Grappa (500ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $120. 00

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  $1440.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for Grappa production.

  This is young grappa produced from Vespailolo grapes.

  Tasting note: [LOT 07174 tasted] Crystal clear with a glossy, silvery appearance. Moderate yet refined, the sensuous aromatics open with chocolate and marzipan; five minutes in the glass releases subtle citrus oil and orange blossom notes, followed by suggestions of sultana and plum with further aeration. Silky, delicate entry. The palate has ballerina like poise as cascades of sweet dried fruit, chocolate and honeycomb are beautifully defined against balancing acidity. Excellent length. Finish is delicate, fresh and citrus peel-like, leading into a long, subtle aftertaste of nuts and cocoa. Exceptional purity. The exuberant packaging adds to the allure. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Jacopo Poli Sassicaia di Grappa (500ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $150. 00

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  $1800.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for Grappa production. The grapes and pomace for this grappa (80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc) were sourced from Tuscany’s famed Sassicaia vineyard. Soon after the pomace arrives at the distillery (still dripping with wine) distillation takes place in copper pot stills after which the product is aged for at least four years in Allier oak barrels, and another three years in bottle.

  Tasting note: Very pale straw colour. Appealing, lifted aromas are salty, herbal and biscuity at first becoming sweeter and dried apple like (more peel than pulp) with aeration. After five minutes the aromas reduce rather than accentuate. Entry is silky. Mid palate shows good concentration and is at the sweeter end of the grappa spectrum with buttery, mildly nutty flavours followed by a creamy, vanilla custard finish. Aftertaste is clean and dry with a faint butterscotch / vanilla fade that’s a little short, however this seduces with its textural qualities and beautiful poise. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Jacopo Poli Po' Morbida Smooth Moscato Grappa (700ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for grappa production.

  Tasting note: Produced from muscat grapes. Crystal clear with a glossy, silvery appearance. Perfumed opening aromas are sweet and fruity, at first reminiscent of young muscat. Aeration intensifies the aromas as they take on an unexpectedly tropical fruit edge that’s one part lychee and one part passionfruit / feijoa with a slice of banana thrown in. Wow! Entry is soft and semi sweet, mildly glycerous. The mid palate develops with terrific length, as pear tart, lychee and feijoa flavours are accompanied by a spicy flourish. Finishes exceptionally clean, dry and fantastically long. Poli hits the jackpot here. 40% Alc./Vol

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  Jacopo Poli Po' Elegant Pinot Grappa (700ml)

  Veneto, ITALY

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  The highly regarded Jacopo Poli distillery is an artisan operation solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for grappa production.

  Tasting note: Produced from Pinot grapes. Clear, silvery appearance. Opening aromas are slightly soapy, with notes of pine and lavender. After several minutes they become more fresh grape like and herbal. Soft entry leads into a semi sweet, light to medium bodied profile that includes spicy dried fruit and nut flavours and fresh herbal notes. Very gently warming spirit. Subtle dried fruit aftertaste. Concludes minerally and dry. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  La Blanche de Christian Drouin Eau de Vie de Cidre (700ml)

  Normandy, FRANCE

  $87. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: A distillation of cider. Silvery / perfectly clear appearance. Early varnish gives way to beautifully defined aromas of stewed apple / apple tart becoming more keenly cider-like after aeration. Outstanding purity. Bursts with cidery goodness: Juicy apple and pear carried by warming alcohol and crisp acid. Ends fine, dry, apply, long. Delicious. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  La Cigogne Poire William Eau de Vie (350ml)

  Fougerolles, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Crystal clear with a slightly glycerous appearance. Attractive aromas include lifted notes of very ripe pear / pear nectar but with good freshness. Gently sweet palate flavours are of slightly unripe pear and closer to the skin rather than the juicy pulp. Good purity and freshness. Very gently warming spirit. Concludes clean, a little spicy, with a mild but persistent pear, clove aftertaste. 40% Alc./Vol

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  La Cigogne Framboise Eau de Vie (350ml)

  Fougerolles, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A fruit brandy produced from raspberries. Crystal clear with a slightly glycerous appearance. Aromas are intense and syrup-sweet with very ripe raspberry notes and brown sugar / molasses undertones. A little confected. The palate is fresher than the nose suggests; semi sweet to begin with; ripe raspberry flavours and gently warming spirit. Turns dry, clean and mildly acidic with a delicate mixed berry fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  La Cigogne Kirsch Eau de Vie (350ml)

  Fougerolles, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  A fruit brandy produced from cherries.

  Crystal clear with a slightly glycerous appearance. Moderate aromas include glace cherry and marzipan. Entry is soft, glycerous and semi sweet with a gently spicy spirit backbone, building with excellent length and repeating the aromatics. Finishes clean, dry and moderately spicy with a subtle cherry glace aftertaste.
  40% Alc./Vol.

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• La Cigogne Mirabelle Eau de Vie (350ml)

  Fougerolles, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 40%

  A fruit brandy produced from Cherry Plums.

  No tasting notes available. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  La Valdotaine Torrette Grappa (500ml)

  ITALY

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  La Valdotaine is a tiny mountain distillery that runs small batches through old copper stills using indigenous grapes such as Petit Rouge, Vien de Nus, Cornalin and Premetta. Pomace is sourced from high altitude vineyards throughout the valley on both sides of the Dora Baltea river. This expression is made from majority Petit Rouge and aged in oak barrels. Its vibrant, diverse aromas evoke sour cherries, spiced raisins, mustard powder, dried dill and hints of brine. Medium to full-bodied flavours of fruit cake, dried apricots and prunes are finished with lipsmacking freshness; balancing spices complete a delicious and complex aged grappa. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  La Valdotaine Blanc de Morgex Grappa (500ml)

  ITALY

  $84. 99

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  $1019.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 42%

  Distilled in small copper stills in tiny batches from the Prié Blanc grape. The strain known as 'Blanc de Morgex' grows at high altitudes on the slopes of Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley.

  Tasting note: Clear. Attractive aromas of dried fruits (raisins / prunes), sour plum, light brine as well as hints of sour dough crust, peppercorns and mustard pickes. Super pure, soft delivery caresses with silky textured flavours of fruit cake, fresh grapes and delicate spice. Fresh and succulent to finish. Delicious. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• Laird's Applejack (700ml)

  Virginia, UNITED STATES

  $91. 99

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  $1103.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 43%

  Laird's Applejack is a spirit new to Australia, but was first made in 1686 by Scotsman William Laird. Applejack was traditionally produced using 'freeze' distillation. A process that involved putting a barrel of cider outside to allow the bulk of the liquid to freeze, then collecting the unfrozen material. Considering most alcohols freeze at temperatures far lower than water, this process works very well in theory. The unfortunate flaw in the method was the collection fusel oils and alcohols other than ethanol, almost guaranteeing a rotten hangover for the early drinkers of Laird's. Still, this didn't stop George Washington, who himself was a distiller of renown. In fact, he personally requested the recipe after receiving the Laird family, and subsequently introduced Applejack to the rest of the Virginia colony.

  Today, Laird's Applejack is made by blending 35% apple brandy with 65% grain neutral spirit. Rest assured, the distilling methods have evolved considerably since the late 1600s, though the immunity from the hangover cannot be guaranteed, especially if Applejack is consumed in the traditional "stonewall" cocktail, one that combines 1 part dark rum, 1 part Applejack and 4 parts hard cider.

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