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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.

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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.

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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..

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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...

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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

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