Distiller Notes
After 10+ years in contact with the oak, Armagnac starts to take on the aromas of aging. The fruit that is still present, is accompanied by the first aromas of soft spices such as licorice and cinnamon. Still quite fiery, this eau de vie will become more complex after a few minutes breathing in your glass.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Allow this bright amber brandy some air exposure, and the reward is a dried- fruit aroma and a vanilla flavor, with touches of cinnamon- and clove. It feels a bit drying on the palate.
Cardinal Vital Du Four claimed that it “cures gout and cankers, heals wounds of the skin … renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility.”
Armagnac is produced in the Gascony region of Southwest France and is among the earliest of spirits produced, prescribed over the last 700 years for a myriad of therapeutic benefits. Owing to its ancient heritage, the production method is much simpler than that of its cousin, Cognac, with just a single distillation through a column still prior to barrel aging. This yields a spirit that is generally more flavorful and fragrant than other Brandies.