Harry in WashDC Posted April 17, 2024 Share Posted April 17, 2024 L ‘Encantada on ice for happy hour before a German-themed dinner at home tonight. That buttery finish fit the pretzels and sour cream dip like a hand in a glove OR a French Kiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted April 23, 2024 Share Posted April 23, 2024 (edited) I picked up a bottle of corvousier vsop and I enjoy it. I also grabbed a half bottle of calvados from total wine on a whim because I like Lairds. I have no clue if it's a good expression, but it's unique and interesting to me, and very worth the $18. Any recommendations for a newbie? Either for sipping neat or for mixing in New Orleans style cocktails. Edited April 23, 2024 by b1gcountry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted April 24, 2024 Share Posted April 24, 2024 18 hours ago, b1gcountry said: Any recommendations for a newbie? Delord 25yr Armagnac is a good intro to that spirit. If you like bourbon, you'll probably enjoy it. It was my gateway Armagnac. Total Wine usually has it.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted April 26, 2024 Share Posted April 26, 2024 (edited) On 4/24/2024 at 1:01 PM, fosmith said: Delord 25yr Armagnac is a good intro to that spirit. If you like bourbon, you'll probably enjoy it. It was my gateway Armagnac. Total Wine usually has it.. Spoiler Delord XO 15yr My initial impression wasn't very good. The flavor felt really weak the first crack of the bottle. It is much more present now. Torres 10 (Spanish brandy) Surprisingly good. Very strong grape brandy flavor, but a little astringent. It isn't noticeable in a cocktail at all. I still haven't opened the 10 generations yet... Edited April 26, 2024 by b1gcountry Photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbon4all Posted April 26, 2024 Share Posted April 26, 2024 Need an opinion on if the juice is worth the squeeze. Thx in advance https://www.cdully.ch/shop/p/armagnac-2003-w4slk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbon4all Posted April 27, 2024 Share Posted April 27, 2024 2 hours ago, bourbon4all said: Need an opinion on if the juice is worth the squeeze. Thx in advance https://www.cdully.ch/shop/p/armagnac-2003-w4slk Armagnac Garreau - Bas Armagnac - Vintage 1974 - 50YO - Cask 7499 - 51.2% it’s this if the link doesn’t work. I’m so clueless on Armagnac but want to buy a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted May 29, 2024 Share Posted May 29, 2024 Sad to see my last bottle of this one go. I bought a few of these from K&L in the mid aughts and I've been nursing this one for quite a while. They were the exclusive west coast distributor then but they haven't carried it for years. A really good Cognac with lots of dept and complexity for a vsop. If you see a bottle from this producer, don't hesitate to pick it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted May 30, 2024 Share Posted May 30, 2024 (edited) 18 hours ago, fosmith said: Sad to see my last bottle of this one go. I bought a few of these from K&L in the mid aughts and I've been nursing this one for quite a while. They were the exclusive west coast distributor then but they haven't carried it for years. A really good Cognac with lots of dept and complexity for a vsop. If you see a bottle from this producer, don't hesitate to pick it up. The exact same thing I'm going through as well... but my bottle of choice is from Luxembourg. The distiller is Pitz-Schweitzer of Luxembourg. I'm down to my last shot. I have to figure out how to import more, but the problem is that Pitz won't export outside its own country (except for a few Belgian Stores). If anyone knows of an import service (ie. they buy it there retail and thenpkg it up and ship it), that would be wonderful and something for which I'd be willing to pay. Gotta be cheaper than flying all the way over there to collect it. Edited May 30, 2024 by aquavite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted May 30, 2024 Share Posted May 30, 2024 On 4/26/2024 at 2:55 PM, b1gcountry said: Reveal hidden contents Delord XO 15yr My initial impression wasn't very good. The flavor felt really weak the first crack of the bottle. It is much more present now. Torres 10 (Spanish brandy) Surprisingly good. Very strong grape brandy flavor, but a little astringent. It isn't noticeable in a cocktail at all. I still haven't opened the 10 generations yet... Just an update...the delord is amazing. The ferrand 10 generations is a strong pass. It tastes like young bitter grapes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted June 25, 2024 Share Posted June 25, 2024 Two Yaks from the other night. Same vintage but the Cardinat was bottled at 19 years in oak and the Darroze at 16. The Cardinat is a monster. Huge oak, fruit and caramel on the nose and palate. Wood dominates the palate but there's enough sweetness from the fruit to make it all work. But it comes across like a pirate bottle ECBP. The Darroze is much more elegant, sweet and sublime, without the woody, tannic punch of the Cardinat. Of course, it was 50% more expensive. Armagnac is such a unique, delicious spirit.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 Duffau Hors d’Age has become a staple on those nights when I need a quality Armagnac at a decent price. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 19 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Duffau Hors d’Age has become a staple on those nights when I need a quality Armagnac at a decent price. Quality Armagnac at a decent price is getting harder to find. What does this one run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 1 hour ago, fosmith said: Quality Armagnac at a decent price is getting harder to find. What does this one run? ~$55.00 just East of the Big Chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 28, 2024 Share Posted September 28, 2024 19 minutes ago, FrankAsync said: What if the key to unlocking a more enjoyable online community experience lies not just in having an account, but in actively sharing unconventional perspectives and expertise? How might embracing diversity in thought and experience challenge the status quo of discussions in this forum?", "refusal Huh? This is what you chose for your first post? To each his own, but just a word of advice, ... you might want to lay off the alcohol or illegal drugs buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 28, 2024 Share Posted September 28, 2024 Yeah, calvados is nice, but I would have rather liked to unlock a few things and have a memorable and unique experience with Brigitte Bardot’s terroir, to be honest… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Change of pace after dinner pour.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 3/8/2025 at 5:41 PM, Skinsfan1311 said: Change of pace after dinner pour.. Thanks for the reminder. I kind of forgot this was opened as it had slipped to the back of the counter. This was my gateway Armagnac as I was unfamiliar with the genre until my sister gifted me a bottle. While not the most complex 'Yak", it's really solid and a great intro for anyone looking to explore the category. It's pretty available and relatively affordable especially given the age statement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 19 hours ago, fosmith said: Thanks for the reminder. I kind of forgot this was opened as it had slipped to the back of the counter. This was my gateway Armagnac as I was unfamiliar with the genre until my sister gifted me a bottle. While not the most complex 'Yak", it's really solid and a great intro for anyone looking to explore the category. It's pretty available and relatively affordable especially given the age statement. Anytime and same...except mine wasn't gifted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 On 3/11/2025 at 5:03 AM, Skinsfan1311 said: Anytime and same...except mine wasn't gifted. The gifted one is long gone. The open one is, I think, my third bottle - but who's counting... And, it won't be the last; I think I have one more in the bunker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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