Anniversary Gifts
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A pure, special, limited edition 1917 cognac from the top cru that shows off many of the traditional skills of the period. Made in a 25hl still, it was then aged in medium, toasted oak for about 18 months before being transferred to old barrels. This complex and powerful cognac has many fine characteristics of lime, grapefruit peel, angelica, walnuts and spices and is a fine example of early twentieth century distillation and ageing.
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- Aroma: Grapefruit and lime with dry oak and nuts combined with thyme and yeast.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: A complexity of dry fruit and nut flavours. Lime and angelica along with walnuts and dry spices combine with a grapefruit peel and kumquat finish.
Excl. VAT: £818.61 Incl. VAT: £982.33A pure, special, limited edition 1917 cognac from the top cru that shows off many of the traditional skills of the period. Made in a 25hl still, it was then aged in medium, toasted oak for about 18 months before being transferred to old barrels. This complex and powerful cognac has many fine characteristics of lime, grapefruit peel, angelica, walnuts and spices and is a fine example of early twentieth century distillation and ageing.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Grapefruit and lime with dry oak and nuts combined with thyme and yeast.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: A complexity of dry fruit and nut flavours. Lime and angelica along with walnuts and dry spices combine with a grapefruit peel and kumquat finish.
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Intensely rich and balanced. This is one of the rarer armagnacs from Delord and still with the magical pruney flavours found in these old Bas armagnacs.
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- Aroma: Deep prune and walnuts with an intense rancio aroma, a form of maderisation or enrichening created by the barrel tannins in the oak. There are hints of cedar and spices.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pruney with some delicious roasted walnut tones. They have a deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs. These older vintages are some of the finest still available.
Excl. VAT: £1,385.98 Incl. VAT: £1,663.18Intensely rich and balanced. This is one of the rarer armagnacs from Delord and still with the magical pruney flavours found in these old Bas armagnacs.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Deep prune and walnuts with an intense rancio aroma, a form of maderisation or enrichening created by the barrel tannins in the oak. There are hints of cedar and spices.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pruney with some delicious roasted walnut tones. They have a deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs. These older vintages are some of the finest still available.
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It is rare to find a cognac that has aged for this long in oak barrels. Long ageing is a sign of maturity as it allows the alcohol to react with the wood tannins and esters providing a much sought after condition known as “rancio” a type of madeiraisation or enrichening of the cognac.
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- Aroma: There is a rich but musty aroma with mushrooms, leather and roasted walnuts
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Intense mushroom, roasted nut and a range of other flavours including dry spice, leather, tobacco and oaky qualities
Excl. VAT: £797.02 Incl. VAT: £956.42It is rare to find a cognac that has aged for this long in oak barrels. Long ageing is a sign of maturity as it allows the alcohol to react with the wood tannins and esters providing a much sought after condition known as “rancio” a type of madeiraisation or enrichening of the cognac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: There is a rich but musty aroma with mushrooms, leather and roasted walnuts
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Intense mushroom, roasted nut and a range of other flavours including dry spice, leather, tobacco and oaky qualities
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Good armagnac with honey prune and crystalised flavours. This armagnac is well aged and beautifully balanced with all the trappings of luxury.
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- Aroma: A rich prune and nutty aroma with some nutmeg
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Great depth and character to this well aged armagnac. There are prune and walnut flavours but the underlying richness provides a deep and fruity middle mouth and intense but satisfying flavour
Excl. VAT: £711.36 Incl. VAT: £853.63Good armagnac with honey prune and crystalised flavours. This armagnac is well aged and beautifully balanced with all the trappings of luxury.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: A rich prune and nutty aroma with some nutmeg
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Great depth and character to this well aged armagnac. There are prune and walnut flavours but the underlying richness provides a deep and fruity middle mouth and intense but satisfying flavour
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A marvellous example from the well respected cognac house, Hine. Bottled and sold by Hatch Mansfield & Co, this cognac is one of the 'Early Landed' variety. Hine is the only cognac house to be awarded a Royal Warrant so the 1952 vintage is particularly special. A reserve of this vintage was set aside to commemorate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1977, some was bottled and presented to the Queen for her Silver Jubilee and the rest ten years later, in 1987. This one was bottled in 1980 and has a volume of 68.2cl.
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- Aroma: Slightly flowery and spicy with a nutty background.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Fresh and mellow on the palate with a long finish
Excl. VAT: £520.80 Incl. VAT: £624.96A marvellous example from the well respected cognac house, Hine. Bottled and sold by Hatch Mansfield & Co, this cognac is one of the 'Early Landed' variety. Hine is the only cognac house to be awarded a Royal Warrant so the 1952 vintage is particularly special. A reserve of this vintage was set aside to commemorate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1977, some was bottled and presented to the Queen for her Silver Jubilee and the rest ten years later, in 1987. This one was bottled in 1980 and has a volume of 68.2cl.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Slightly flowery and spicy with a nutty background.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Fresh and mellow on the palate with a long finish
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We have been preparing this over a period of several years. The cognac comes from Reaux in Petite Champagne. The cognac is light in colour for its age and has many rich qualities. This is a real winner with us, beautiful smooth round qualities.
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- Aroma: Toffee and vanilla with hints of almond and brown sugar
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Toffee, vanilla and quite rich flavours of mocha. This is a truly delicious cognac
Excl. VAT: £532.19 Incl. VAT: £638.63We have been preparing this over a period of several years. The cognac comes from Reaux in Petite Champagne. The cognac is light in colour for its age and has many rich qualities. This is a real winner with us, beautiful smooth round qualities.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Toffee and vanilla with hints of almond and brown sugar
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Toffee, vanilla and quite rich flavours of mocha. This is a truly delicious cognac
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This remarkable cognac comes from the top cru in Cognac known as Grande Champagne and has been aged in oak casks for more than 60 years.
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- Aroma: There is a great complexity of autumnal aromas in this cognac including cigar box, tobacco and truffle as well as ginger, clove and dried fig.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pure cognacs of great maturity are the finest expression of the distiller. The fine qualities of this cognac are a display of centuries of skill and understanding of distillation and cellar ageing. Flavours of truffle, clove, liquorice, burnt toffee and dried fig with a finish of dried mandarin are all qualities which can be enjoyed with a fine cigar.
Excl. VAT: £442.21 Incl. VAT: £530.65This remarkable cognac comes from the top cru in Cognac known as Grande Champagne and has been aged in oak casks for more than 60 years.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: There is a great complexity of autumnal aromas in this cognac including cigar box, tobacco and truffle as well as ginger, clove and dried fig.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pure cognacs of great maturity are the finest expression of the distiller. The fine qualities of this cognac are a display of centuries of skill and understanding of distillation and cellar ageing. Flavours of truffle, clove, liquorice, burnt toffee and dried fig with a finish of dried mandarin are all qualities which can be enjoyed with a fine cigar.
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This is one of Castarede's traditional styles, being a negoçiant styles can change but this represents the larger proportion of these great armagnacs. Crystalised fruits and honey.
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- Aroma: Complex nose, floral, candied fruits
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft attack, round in the mouth, balanced
Excl. VAT: £329.73 Incl. VAT: £395.68This is one of Castarede's traditional styles, being a negoçiant styles can change but this represents the larger proportion of these great armagnacs. Crystalised fruits and honey.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Complex nose, floral, candied fruits
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Soft attack, round in the mouth, balanced
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Produced by a small family firm in the Bas Armagnac area where the soft, humid climate gives this Armagnac a lightness and subtle fragrance.Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Deep prune and walnut complexity with some oak and nutty aromas. Very rich style
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums and prunes with some delicious almond nutty tones. A deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs.
Excl. VAT: £317.74 Incl. VAT: £381.29Produced by a small family firm in the Bas Armagnac area where the soft, humid climate gives this Armagnac a lightness and subtle fragrance.Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Deep prune and walnut complexity with some oak and nutty aromas. Very rich style
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums and prunes with some delicious almond nutty tones. A deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs.
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At more than 50 years old, this is another wonderful example of a rich, fruity vintage Armagnac, this time presented in an 'Ariane' bottle.
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- Aroma: Deep prune and walnut complexity with some oak and nutty aromas. Very rich style
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums and prunes with some delicious almond nutty tones. A deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs.
Excl. VAT: £315.55 Incl. VAT: £378.66At more than 50 years old, this is another wonderful example of a rich, fruity vintage Armagnac, this time presented in an 'Ariane' bottle.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Deep prune and walnut complexity with some oak and nutty aromas. Very rich style
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums and prunes with some delicious almond nutty tones. A deep richness which is highly regarded by connoisseurs.
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There are a number of gems in the Castarede range. The 1967 is a classic, with a darker and richer taste of prunes and roasted walnuts, it was hidden away in a dark cellar for many years.
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- Aroma: Charming nose with leather notes which reflect its old age, and some touches of vanilla.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Smooth in the mouth it is round but spicy, with with very harmonious tanins and wood flavours. Well balanced with no acidity, this armagnac is voluptuous with an exceptional structure.
Excl. VAT: £215.22 Incl. VAT: £258.26There are a number of gems in the Castarede range. The 1967 is a classic, with a darker and richer taste of prunes and roasted walnuts, it was hidden away in a dark cellar for many years.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Charming nose with leather notes which reflect its old age, and some touches of vanilla.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Smooth in the mouth it is round but spicy, with with very harmonious tanins and wood flavours. Well balanced with no acidity, this armagnac is voluptuous with an exceptional structure.
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Cognac Masters 2017 - Gold Award
A little piece of Hermitage bliss, this complex cognac has many charming and attractive qualities. Mature, yet youthful and light, there are flavours of wild cherry, mangosteen, toast, muscat, dried fig, allspice and even a hint of turmeric on the tail.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Toffee and toast aromas on the nose but also sandalwood, honeysuckle and wild cherry.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Wild cherry, mangosteen, toast, muscat, dried fig, allspice and even a hint of turmeric on the tail.
Excl. VAT: £380.36 Incl. VAT: £456.43Cognac Masters 2017 - Gold Award
A little piece of Hermitage bliss, this complex cognac has many charming and attractive qualities. Mature, yet youthful and light, there are flavours of wild cherry, mangosteen, toast, muscat, dried fig, allspice and even a hint of turmeric on the tail.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Toffee and toast aromas on the nose but also sandalwood, honeysuckle and wild cherry.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Wild cherry, mangosteen, toast, muscat, dried fig, allspice and even a hint of turmeric on the tail.