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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. American Oak Cognac NV #838589 / 750ml / $31.99 The American Oak is a VS—three years in Limousin oak—and finished in new Tennessee Oak 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 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 Sérénité Extra Cognac NV #363281 / 750ml / $146.99 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 VSOP Natur & Eleganse Cognac NV #199887 / 750ml / $38.99 Natur & Eleganse is a range of cognacs from Bache-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 XO Natur & Eleganse Cognac NV #392174 / 750ml / $89.99 The XO is a refined and complex blend of Fin Bois, Petite Champagne andGrandeChampagne. Very elegant, showingboth freshness andmaturity. The XO is aged for 15 years. XO Cognac Decanter NV #982877 / 750ml / $84.99 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. Tre Kors VS Cognac NV #990735 / 750ml / $28.99

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