Bache-Gabrielsen American Oak Cognac
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The first cognac ever stored on American oak barrels. After many years of testing and tasting in the basement, cellar master Jean-Philippe Bergier at Bache-Gabrielsen was able to present a very unique cognac.
The cognac has a distinctive character from the American oak with delicate tropical aromas of coconut and pineapple in great harmony with French oak aromas such as vanilla, cocoa and nuts.
Proof: 80
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This unusual Cognac is finished in Tennessee oak barrels for a minimum of six months, marking it as an American whiskey-lover's brandy. The nose and palate show plenty of oak, vanilla and baked apple, landing on apricot and orange peel for the spicy, mouthwatering finish. Sip or mix. Best Buy.
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A modern-style Cognac with nice notes of toasty Tennessee oak from six months of aging; silky and rich with vanilla and spice; deep, mellow and fresh with balance, style and finesse.
Widely regarded as the finest and most complex grape-based spirit in the world, Cognac follows rigorously strict production guidelines. It is made exclusively of wine—most commonly from Ugni Blanc—from the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions surrounding the town of Cognac in southwestern France. After a second distillation in antique copper pot stills (called charentais), the spirit is transferred to French oak barrels and aged a minimum of two years (VS). Cognac is classified by both age and region (Cru). The Grande Champagne Cru and Petite Champagne Cru, both having shallow limestone soils, are the most respected.