Alexandre Gabriel and Maison Ferrand introduces the restricted version Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask 12 months of the Rabbit, created in celebration of the Chinese language New 12 months 2023 – The 12 months of the Rabbit – which may be seen within the roots of the label. This double matured Premier Cru de Cognac additionally pays tribute to 10 generations of Ferrand’s for whom a fantastic cognac was above all of the fruit of affected person work on a fantastic terroir.
10 Générations Port Cask is a Grande Champagne Cognac made out of a single number of grape, the Ugni Blanc. It’s a wealthy and spherical cognac, with a creamy texture and pastry notes. This distinctive cognac is double distilled in copper pot stills with medium lees. The presence of lees permits the manufacturing of a richer fragrant palette and provides complexity to the floral and fruity base of the Ugni Blanc grape. It’s then double aged, first in French oak casks. A second ageing then happens in Port wine casks, contributing notes of vanilla, honey, and cinnamon to the ultimate liquid and leading to an ABV elevated to 88 proof, a nod to the quantity 8 – the luckiest quantity in China.
Obtainable in choose U.S. markets starting in December 2022, Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask 12 months of the Rabbit is bottled at 44% alcohol by quantity (88 proof) with a urged retail worth of $64.99 for a 750ml bottle. Solely 12,000 bottles of this limited-edition cognac have been produced.
GSN’s Remarks: Fairly oak ahead at first, shortly adopted by a satisfying grape essence, and a contact of candy Port on the tail finish. A wealthy, woody Cognac stuffed with baking spice, and lightweight caramel character. We like the upper proof which provides extra physique and vitality to the spirit, and makes it ideally suited for both having fun with in a snifter or to be used in upscale cocktails. Strive it in a French 75 for an additional enhance of taste. Finest to seize a number of bottles when you can since this can be a restricted version. GSN Score: A
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