Entrepreneur and media character Raj Bhakta constructed an indicator whiskey model by founding WhistlePig, and he’s utilizing his storytelling playbook to develop one other — this time eponymous — spirits bottler with Bhakta Spirits. Recognized for launching with 50+ yr previous Armagnacs, Bhakta has extra lately branched out into each youthful brandy blends and single classic bottlings again to the Nineteen Forties.
At the moment, we’ll be taking a look at their 1982 classic, this one sourced from Armagnac-Ténarèze. Bhakta’s product web page helps set the context by highlighting the distilling yr’s main historic moments; the Commodore 64 involves market, battle breaks out within the Falklands, and USA At the moment launches its first paper.
This Armagnac carries a 40 yr previous age assertion and is bottled at 107.8 proof. Word that not like Bhakta’s normal line, these single classic releases are aged in conventional Gascon oak, and haven’t any Islay end. Let’s dive in.
On the nostril, there’s an preliminary burst of each leather-based and fresh-squeezed citrus peel. It’s fruity somewhat than funky, and whereas the leather-based by no means dissipates, it doesn’t stifle the sweeter components. There are some beautiful and light-weight melon notes, giving an total vibrant and recent impression. There are additionally floral notes (together with rose) and a small undercurrent of dried tobacco peeking out from behind the leather-based.
Although the nostril carried fruit, the mouth is extra syrupy candy — suppose burnt caramel — adopted by tobacco and nuts: peanuts, hazelnuts, and pecans, all deeply roasted. I used to be looking for fruit right here and getting a little bit of darkish cherry, however not way more on that entrance. Although the palate isn’t fairly as advanced as another well-aged brandies from Bhakta’s cellars, it doesn’t get slowed down by any particular notes. There may be interaction and stability right here, although maybe to not the superlative degree as Bhakta 50’s “Patton” barrel, amongst different blends.
The end carries extra tobacco and a really darkish chocolate. There’s a buttery texture that jogs my memory of the aftermath of consuming dried Medjool dates. A gradual dissipation of flavors and textures sits properly and positively fits the corresponding 40 yr age assertion.
107.8 proof.
A- / $309 / bhaktaspirits.com
Bhakta Single Classic 1982 Armagnac
$309
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