Spirits

Wine Enthusiast 2/1/2005

"Bouquet is properly snappy, tart and tropical. Palate entry is pleasingly sour and refreshing; by midpalate, a deft touch of sugary sweetness enters the picture. Finishes sour, fruity, delectable." (85?€?89 pts.)

Distilled and mellowed in an extravagrant palace, located in Fecamp, France (Normandy Region). B??n??dictine Liqueur is a subtle alchemy of 27 different herbs and spices made from a secret recipe dating back to 1510.

TASTING NOTES
B??n??dictine has a distinctive aroma of spices and citrus with hints of fresh flavor notes mellowed by a touch of honey; a memorable experience for your senses.

Embraced for its distinctive apple flavor and softness, this versatile spirit adds panache to fine cuisine and creative cocktails. A perfect complement for poultry or pork recipes, the spirit also enhances apple and pear desserts, Enjoy alone or with ginger ale or tonic on the rocks, this fine spirit is sure to add a delicious new twist to your classic cocktail.

Long aging process in seasoned casks produces the noteworthy mineral character and a harmonious, smooth and coherent array of aromas. Elegant, floral, and mineral style with notes of creamy milk chocolate, orange zest and a touch of spice. Fruity grapes on the finish.

This Camus XO Cognac is crafted using eaux-de-vie from the very small Borderies cru, matured in oak barrels for many, many years. Gloriously floral with oaky cinnamon spice, nutty qualities and fragrant fruit - an excellent example of Borderies Cognac!

ELABORATION OF THE CELEBRATION VINTAGE
Grapes exclusively coming from the property and from a single year.
Home-made and single distillation, grape variety by grape variety.
The only Armagnac House coopering its own casks, from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.
Complete traceability of the eaux-de-vie.
The blend differs from a year to another.
A unique range selection of rare vintages that are aged 15 to 50 years old.

The cognac house Chateau de Montifaud has been in the Vallet family for six generations, since 1866. With their Vieux Rouge Pineau des Charentes, the Colombard grape provides persistence and delicate fruitiness and Ugni-Blanc provides finesse, elegance and a slight acidity. The marriage of these two grape varieties lends a perfect balance to the palate, with aromas of dried fruits and almond that mingle with notes of honey.

Produce at it?€?s Chateau de Bonbonnet estate in the Cognac region of France, Citadel is a melange of nineteen botanicals. All juniper is grown on the estate: it is a true chateau-to-bottle gin. Citadelle exudes delicate aromas of fresh flowers highlighted by more assertive citric scents. On the palate, the juniper cedes to spiciness. Well balanced, it is elegant and soft, with a nice equilibrium between intensity and finesse. 44% abv. ?€?Spirit of the Year?€? at the 2017 World Spirit Awards

Nose: Green juniper is front and center. Lemon zest and mandarin aromas highlight the strong citrus here as well. A hint of fennel seed and winter savory lend some depth. But overall, Citadelle Jardin d'Ete smells simply like a citrus-forward gin.

Flavor: The palate is where the melon shines. Yuzu, sour lemon and tangerine early. Mid-palate, pine juniper emerges as well as a pungent, rich hint of Canteloupe and stone fruit. The rich fruit is deepened by an evolving background note of juniper and the bevy of spices. Nutmeg, angelica, cubeb and licorice come to mind?but there is a lot of complexity here.

Finish: Moderately long. The heat is very light. Sipped, it almost seems too mild to be a full proof gin. On the back of the palate cubeb and licorice lead as notes of melon, tangerine and orange peel gently fade. - The Gin is In

41.5%abv

The premium liqueur imported from France, is a crystal clear liqueur that blends sweet and bitter orange peels distilled to perfection. Cointreau has been a worldwide legend since its creation in 1849.

Naturally aged for at least four and a half years, the bold and full-bodied blend of D'Usse VSOP Cognac is made from a selection of the finest eaux-de-vie, including some that were carefully matured in the cellars of the Ch?eau de Cognac. On the nose, it reveals a powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes. Distinctively and unexpectedly smooth, each taste reveals hints of spices and almonds with undertones of honey and dried fruits as the grand finale.

A blend of eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of 2 years, this Cognac offers aromas of candied fruit, toffee, vanilla, and wood spice; the palate is full and warming with flavours of chocolate, orange, vanilla, and Christmas cake spices followed by a long and balanced finish.