Léopold Carrère - Bas Armagnac - Vieille Réserve - 1987 american wines

Léopold Carrère - Bas Armagnac - Vieille Réserve - 1987 american winesThe Bas Armagnac area, SE of Bordeaux, has fertile topsoil which produces light, dry wines with good acidity. These make the best spirits when distilled. This is a fine example and at a great price for a labelled vintage. The Carrre family are well renowned artisanal producers. Has a medium body, with notes of figs, prunes and violets on the nose and palate.

Duke of Edinburgh in 1947

the business in America was not as successful as Kunett had hoped

46% Vol abv

long-lived and classy finale

The mouth is smooth

Nose: Nicely grainy and nutty

Mouth (neat): really rich

Further Reflections Expressions like this one demonstrate how even a relatively young single malt can exhibit a rich tapestry of flavors—one that borders on the culinary and the artful

What resulted is the longest aged Bushmills whiskey available

at room temperature

That may be the problem… Funny how these faint resinous notes in the finish remind me of some ripe old Ardbegs

but not too many different aromas