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Brandy: Cognac

BACHE-GABRIELSEN COGNAC, FRANCE The super-premium cognacs of Bache-Gabrielsen have never been available Stateside – until now. For the first time in its storied 111-year history, this family-owned cognac house is sharing their spirits with us. To mark the occasion, Bache- Gabrielsen has debuted the first of its kind, innovative cognac aged in authentic new American Tennessee Oak barrels. Bache-Gabrielsen American Oak Cognac NV #30183771 / 750ml The American Oak is a VS–three years in Limousin oak–and finished in used Tennessee Whiskey barrels for another 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 VS Cognac NV #30184256 / 750ml Tre Kors is blended from 25% Grande Champagne / Petite Champagne and 75% Fins Bois cognac. Matured in casks for a minimum of two 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 Sérénité Extra Cognac NV #30183772 / 750ml Sérénité is a blend of the finest Grande Champagne eaux- de-vie, made with 85% Ugni Blanc and, increasingly rare, 15% Folle Blanche grapes. The oldest cognacs in the blend were aged for 50 years in French Limousin oak barrels. Round and velvety, with a notes of coffee, vanilla, and floral. 93pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 94pts Tasting Panel Bache-Gabrielsen VSOP Natur & Eleganse Cognac #30101131 / 750ml Natur&EleganseisarangeofcognacsfromBache-Gabrielsen’s cellarmaster, Jean-Philippe Bergier that communicate rich fruit and rustic charm in a light, fresh, balanced style. Extreme elegance and a fruity bouquet become focal points on the palate. The VSOP is aged for six years. 95pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge Bache-Gabrielsen XO Natur & Eleganse Cognac #30101131 / 750ml The XO is a refined and complex blend of Fin Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne. Very elegant, showing both freshness andmaturity. The XO is aged for 15 years. Bache-Gabrielsen XO Cognac Decanter NV #30184257 / 750ml 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. XODecanter is packaged in a squat decanter and comes in a custom box. Drinks beautifully today and will age gracefully.

COGNAC DU PEYRAT COGNAC, FRANCE Cognac du Peyrat Organic Selection #30186484 / 750ml Peyrat Cognacs are born by a small river in the gentle Charente countryside, 10 km from the city of Cognac. A blend of different Crus aged around 3-4 years, the organic Cognac Selection has been specially distilled to make it pleasantly round yet lively Cognac with white flowers aromas, flavors of pear and light vanilla. The Organic Selection Cognac is also a marvelous base for all your cocktails recipe. Distillerie du Peyrat exclusively produces organic Cognacs are certified organic by several organizations worldwide including ECOCERT and the USDA. 93pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 12.15

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