Sunday, April 21, 2019

1988 Château de Léberon, 44.9% (selection by Beast Masters/PM Spirits)

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Ryan's Notes This is a selection by a spirit enthusiast group called the Beast Masters Club and PM Spirits.  It is a 1988 vintage ar...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

COMANDON SINGLE CASK 1977 THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE 59.7%

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Thanks to a unwelcomed mid-April winter storm (let’s call it a midwesternr’), my social media feeds have been blown up with Game of Thron...
Friday, March 8, 2019

Jean Fillioux XO Cognac Premium Barrel # 96 100% Ugni Blanc 45%

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Here’s a quick review of a new(sh) Jean Fillioux single barrel released in the USA. It was selected by “Heavenly Spirits” and I think it’...
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Saturday, February 16, 2019

1994 Gilles Sarraute Bas Armagnac, 43.5%

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Ryan's Notes 1994 Gilles Sarraute The name on the label is Gilles Sarraute, but according to Astor Wines, the producer is Domaine...
Friday, February 8, 2019

1994 Fanny Fougerat (Through the Grapevine), 52.8%

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Ryan's Notes Quick thanks to Justin for keeping things going while I battled an epic head cold that just didn’t want to go away. T...
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Bourgoin Cognac Brut de Frut 22 Year 55.3%

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Here’s a quick review of a brandy from Bourgoin Cognac, a small grower/producer located in the Fins Bois region (at least from what I can...
Monday, January 28, 2019

“Mars” Domaine de Pouchegu for K&L Wines 49.6%

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I’ve heard a few people say we are in a “golden age” for brandy. I don’t disagree. There are amazing bottles of cognac and armagnac that...