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Brandy: Armagnac & Calvados

DARTIGALONGUE BAS-ARMAGNAC, FRANCE From the oldest family-owned distillery in the heart of the Bas Armagnac Appellation, renowned to be the best Cru in Armagnac. Recognized as a top producer. Vintage dated 20, 30, 40, 50 & 60 year-old available by special order. X.O. Minimum 10YO #30133373 / 750ml One of the best values in Bas Armagnac. “From ‘the oldest House in Armagnac’ comes a well-balanced sipper that’s reminiscent of Bourbon with its deep amber color; its rich, sweet caramel note; and bold finish that tastes of maple-butter sprinkled with clove and cinnamon.” 94pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast Hors d’Age: Minimum 15YO #30133372 / 750ml Fruity, mildly sweet and delicious. The finish is long, fat, silky and immensely satisfying. 93pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 94pts Excellent Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 Famous award-winning Armagnac made in the heart of Gascony. Les Domaines Grassa offers a complete range of award winning, beautifully packaged Bas Armagnac in every price category. All are considered to be some of the finest Armagnacs in existence. Incredible Buy! The Spirit Journal 96-100pts Wine Enthusiast MARIE DUFFAU BAS-ARMAGNAC, FRANCE A reputation for unsurpassed quality, earned by using fruit harvested from the best vineyards of the Bas Armagnac using superior varietals and no pesticides or fertilizers. Slow, small batch single, low temperature distillation; 10% Gascon oak provides good tannins, darker color and beautiful spices. Napoléon: Minimum 6YO #30132417 / 750ml Flavors of cocoa, orange rind, cake batter and vanilla. Soft tannins on the finish with a touch of rancio to come. 90-95pts “Top 50 Best Buy Spirits”, Wine Enthusiast Hors d’Age: Minimum 12YO #30132418 / 750ml Wonderfully complex and distinctive. An Armagnac to be savored. 94pts “Top 10 Best Armagnacs”, Wine Enthusiast LES DOMAINES GRASSA FRANCE Bas-Armagnac Reserve #30089540 / 750ml

CHAUFFE-COEUR CALVADOS FRANCE Martayrol is a family-owned business with a tradition that goes back to the last century and specializes in the making of various fruit brandies from France. The cider is distilled in copper pot stills and aged exclusively in Limousin oak.

Calvados VSOP #30132419 / 750ml

Made using fruit from the orchards near the village of Cambremer, in the heart of Calvados. Chauffe Coeur VSOP is aged in 120 litre Limousin oak barrels for 6 years. Spicy apple strudel, creamy almond nougat. Incredibly delicious and elegant. 90-95pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast 95pts Beverage Testing Institute Calvados Hors d’Age #30132420 / 750ml The Hors d’Age Chauffe Coeur Calvados is aged a minimum of 15 years in oak. “The 140 Best Five-Star Rated Spirits in the World”, “Another great value on this roster that deserves greater attention by consumers and the service industry. Big aromas are followed by beautifully balanced baked fruit/pastry-like tastes”, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal Hall of Fame; 96-100pts “Best Spirits of the Year” Wine Enthusiast

NOBLE DAME FRANCE Calvados #30135060 / 750ml

From Roger GROULT Calvados, a 4th generation family- run company that makes high quality Calvados which has a Pays d’Auge A.O.C. Made from Calvados apples, this spirit enjoys the freshness of youth. Extremely quaffable, this Calvados focuses on core apple flavors (no pun intended) rather than the brandy quality. Lemon-tinged amber in color. Bright, brilliant, spicy ripe apple aromas. Textbook purity of fruit on the attack with a lively and lovely dance of fruit and spice flavors set in a soft texture on the follow-up. Tart and lively on the finish. 80 Proof

THEBITTEREDSLING INGREDIENTS 2 oz Armagnac ¼ – ½ oz Simple Syrup or Gum/ Syrup* 2 dashes bitters Garnish with nutmeg on top DIRECTIONS

Stir ingredients over ice, Use a microplanner to grate nutmeg over the top.

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