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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 80PF / 750ML

Bache Gabrielsen XO Cognac - Decanter 80PF / 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. XO Decanter is packaged in a squat decanter and comes in a custom box. Drinks beautifully today and will age gracefully.

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 and incredible in cocktails! 92pts Tasting Panel Bache Gabrielsen Tre Kors VS Cognac 80PF / 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 the character of bright Grande Champagne Cognac. Excellent BRANDY EAU-DE-VIE POLI DISTILLERIE ITALY, VENETO Jacopo Poli is known to be one of the top distillers in the world, it just so happens that the spirits he makes most is grappa. They sit at the foot of the Dolemite mountains, and just over those hills sits the areas of Germany and Alsace most known for making fruit eau de vies. These fruit brandies are a true expression of his distilling genius. Poli Distillerie Arzente Brandy 80PF / 375ML / 750ML for cognac cocktails. 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.

PURKHART AUSTRIA Since 1932 the Purkhart family has produced award winning eau de-vie, schnapps and liqueurs. Renowned for his exacting standards and consistent quality, Günter Purkhart has taught distillation technique to many of today’s leading producers. Purkhart Poire William Eau-de-Vie 80PF / 750ML Purkhart Pear Williams Brandy uses only “Williams” pears from South Tirol, whose pears are prized for their opulent, creamy ripe fruit fragrance. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this delicate and beautifully balanced eau-de-vie to an exacting standard. “Top EDV Producers” Wine & Spirits

A fine 10-YO, single-vintage brandy distilled from wine made from Trebbiano di Soave, low in alcohol, tannins and acidity, It combines the aromas of Trebbiano with toasty notes from oak maturation; smooth, mouth filling and elegant.

PERNELLE INGREDIENTS Shake with ice: 1 oz Purkhart Pear Williams Eau-de-Vie 1 oz vodka 1 oz elderflower liqueur 1 oz lemon juice DIRECTIONS Fine strain into collins glass over crushed ice. Add 2 oz club soda. Garnish with lemon peel and rosemary sprig. — COLIN ASANE-APPIAH, LONDON, ENGLAND

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