Distiller Notes
Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2016. Aged 30 years in oak barrels. Aromas of bitter orange and citrus on the nose with a hint of flowers. Notes of fresh strawberries, citrus, and candied fruits open on the palate, transitioning to a soft woodiness on the midpalate. Fruit lingers on the long finish.
Proof: 80
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.