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BACHE GABRIELSEN FRANCE, COGNAC After 111 years, the family-owned house of Bache-Gabrielsen has arrived in the U.S. To mark their debut, they’ve released an industry-first: an innovative cognac finished in authentic, new American Tennessee Oak barrels. Bache Gabrielsen American Oak 80PF / 700ML The American Oak is a VS—three years in Limousin oak—and finished in new Tennessee oak barrels for six months giving it distinctive character. Aromas of ripe apricot, pear, vanilla and lingering flavors of coconut, caramel and chocolate. Perfect cognac for the bourbon drinker! 92pts Tasting Panel Bache Gabrielsen Tre Kors Fine Cognac VS 80PF / 750ML Tre Kors is blended from 25% Grande Champagne / Petite Champagne and 75% Fins Bois cognac. Matured in casks for a minimum of four years, creating a deep amber color while maintaining a bouquet marked by fruit and something of the character of young Grande Champagne Cognac. 91pts Tasting Panel Bache Gabrielsen Cognac VSOP Triple Cask 80PF / 700ML The Bache Gabrielsen VSOP Triple Cask Cognac has been made with grapes grown across the Fins Bois and Petite Champagne regions; a simple but effective combination that combines elegant floral qualities with rich fruity notes. As with all the wares from this artisanal house, it’s of excellent quality and beautifully presented. Made from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in Limousin oak for well over the minimum four years required for a VSOP, this is a great introduction to Bache Gabrielsen Cognac. Bache Gabrielsen XO Cognac Decanter 80PF / 700ML This XO is a blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche grapes sourced from the Fins Bois, Petite Champagne, and Grande Champagne regions. The Limousin oak barrels hold spirit from 10-30 years, with an average age of 20 years at bottling. XO Decanter is packaged in a squat decanter and comes in a

THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE FRANCE, COGNAC The range Through The Grapevine was created to unearth these raw jewels and reveal their full potential. A selection of casks and small batches of exclusives Cognacs, directly selected alongside passionate producers, having their own know-how, sign of quality and unique products. Through The Grapevine Fradon Lot 1970 93.2PF / 750ML Through the Grapevine Fradon Lot 70 Cognac Petite Champagne is a 1970 vintage, Petite Champagne-origin cognac bottled at 46.6% ABV by La Maison du Whisky. It offers a complex profile featuring notes of prune, raisin, beeswax, and spice. This limited-release, artisanal spirit is noted for its floral, herbaceous, and fruity character, with hints of dried fruits, white pepper, and coffee. Through The Grapevine Merlot Lot 1984 91.8PF / 750ML Through the Grapevine Merlet Borderies Cognac is an independently bottled, premium Cognac produced by the Merlet family from the Borderies cru, curated by La Maison du Whisky and Velier. Known for its floral and fruity notes, including violet and pear, this aged, high-strength spirit is typically bottled without additives, offering a complex, smooth, and authentic taste profile Through The Grapevine Pascquet Single Cask Lot 1995 103.2PF / 750ML Jean-Luc Pasquet Cognac is an independent grower and distiller. Their Grande Champagne vineyards have been in the family since 1730. In the early 1990s, the Pasquet family wanted to return to more natural agricultural methods like their ancestors before them. Ever since, they have been farming their vines organically, using native yeast to ferment the wines, and distilling on the lees in their own small pot still. The family has also replanted old grape varieties like Folle Blanche and Montils. This single cask of Lot 95 was chosen for its broad depth and richness. Through The Grapevine Trijol Single Cask Lot 2003 93PF / 750ML The first Maxime Trijol still was

installed in Saint Martial sur-Né in the region of Fin Bois in 1859. Today, the house boasts twenty-two 2,500-litre stills. Maxime Trijol cultivates their own vines as well as distilling and aging Cognac. In this way, Maxime Trijol oversees all the steps in the cognac production process. This philosophy of a continuous quest for excellence has been handed down from generation to generation.

custom box. Drinks beautifully today and will age gracefully. Bache Gabrielsen Very Old White Pineau Des Charentes 34PF / 750ML

Pineau des Charentes is made on the day of harvest, by blending white grape juice which is rich in sugar, and a very young high alcohol content cognac, it is then put into casks to be aged for a minimum of ; 1 year ( Pineau des Charentes), 5 years (for a Vieux Pineau des Charentes), 10 years (for a Très Vieux Pineau des Charentes).

BRANDY ALEXANDER INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Bache Gabrielsen Tre Kors VS Cognac 1 oz dark creme de cacao 1 oz cream Garnish: grated nutmeg DIRECTIONS

Add cognac, creme de cacao and cream into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a coupe glass. Garnish grated nutmeg.

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