Distiller Notes
Made from a blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche, this Tenareze Armagnac is full bodied and powerful, yet displays a finesse which belies its youth. French oak speaks as loud as any American wood in this potent brandy – an ideal midpoint between the snifter and the mixing glass.
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.