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Made in the south-west of France in the Gers region, it is intrinsically linked with Old Gascon culture. Its production probably pre-dates Cognac too, having been produced by the Moors in the 12th Century. There are three regions of vineyards with Bas Armagnac in the west being the most revered..

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This is first-class Guatemalan rum made from virgin sugar cane honey--the first press of the sugar cane that's boiled down to thicken--rather than molasses, which is a byproduct of the sugar-making process. This results in a finer, sweeter, smoother rum. Aged in the solera method, like Sherry, the..

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The age of the Knappogue Castle vintage malts has been sneaking up in the last few years since Bushmills took over the supply contract (early Knappogues were from Cooley). Here, finally, Knappogue has cast off its vintage and replaced it with a 12yo age statement. This Knappogue has beeen bottled..

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The new version, at a higher proof and not chill-filtered. That helped — especially on the palate — with greater texture and more well-defined flavors. But the flavors are essentially the same: nutty, toffee, light molasses, vanilla fudge, with delicate fruit (citrus, dark berries) and a hint of..

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"The sumptuous bouquet smells of old leather, old books, toasted marshmallow, pipe tobacco, prune Danish, dried fruit, salted butter and caramel cream. Entry is hugely luscious, succulent, ripe and sweet; the midpalate is concentrated, ripe, fruity, sherry-like and caramelized. Concludes balanced..

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A single barrel product from Four Roses is perhaps more significant than such an offering from another distiller because of the unique way the company makes its standard product, using ten different bourbon recipes (two mash bills, five yeasts). By its nature, selecting a single barrel means..

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From the maker's of Ketel One. Eleventh generation heirs, Carl Jr. and Bob Nolet collaborated with their father, Carolus Nolet Sr., tenth generation distillery owner, to create a fresh take on gin that appeals to a new generation of gin drinkers. Floral and fruit-forward, the Silver uses some..