Magnums of Armagnac for Claridge's Hotel

Just in receipt of these beauties.  Three magnums of Bas Armagnac, from the highly respected producers Castarede and Delord, will soon be on their way to Claridge’s Hotel in London.  No doubt they will look spectacular in the newly refurbishedRead more

Bas Armagnacs from 1987 and 2005

The latest Bas Armagnacs to join our stocks are these two vintage beauties: Chateau de Bordeneuve 1987 and Delord 2005.  Distilled in the year printed on the label, they come from two of the most respected armagnac producers and theRead more

New Vintage Armagnacs – Castarede 1983, 1986 & 1987

All from the top cru, Bas Armagnac, we have another three wonderful vintage armagnacs from one of the very best producers, Castarede.   Said to be the oldest business in Armagnac, having been founded in 1832, they own the Chateau deRead more

New Vintage Armagnacs – 1949, 1972 & 1985

It is always good to receive new products for our customers and this week we have three new vintage armagnacs to introduce. Castarede is one of our favourite suppliers of Bas Armagnac, they are also one of the oldest producersRead more

Valentine’s is Just Around the Corner ……

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Surely one of these gifts, Should be given by you ……..   This month’s offers include something for everyone.  We have a wonderful vintage, premier cru cognac from Hermitage.  The 1988 Grande Champagne has flavoursRead more

Armagnac Crus

Armagnac is produced in the south west of France in the departments of Gers and Landes in the region known as Gascony. The region has very little industry and the landscape is relatively flat, very green and the people areRead more

Bhakta Innovates in the Armagnac Market

Last time we reported that Whistle Pig founder, Raj Bhakta, had bought the armagnac house Maison Ryst Dupeyron.  One wonders if he intends to do for armagnac what he did for rye whiskey over the past decade? After just 12Read more

The Bottle Story – Laguille 2010 Bas Armagnac

Armagnac producers Domaine Laguille have just released a Limited Edition of 350 bottles of their Laguille 2010 Bas Armagnac finished in a  whisky cask.  Following the latest trend by cognac producers to give their cognacs a ‘finish’, Laguille wants toRead more