Castarede Armagnac 2004
$134.99
If you are looking to gift somebody a birthyear bottle of something they can either drink now or hold onto as long as they want, Castarède Armagnac should be considered.
The Armagnac House Castarède was founded in 1832 and remains in the same family to this day. It is now headed by Florence Castarede, who is the sixth generation of the Castarède family in charge of the Armagnac house. Castarède has an impressive selection of vintages still available, with consecutive vintages from 2003 back to the 1890s.
The vineyards are in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region and are planted with a variety of grapes: Folle Blache, Colombard and Saint-Emillion. Castarede Armagnacs then get aged in black oak barrels in the family's ancient cellars, before a little bit finds its way to Canada for fans like us!
NAS 07 Armagnac 50 Year
$519.99
This 1972 Bas Armagnac from Chateau de Gaube is the last cask of this parcel from Grosperrin's cellars. 44.4% 91pts WhiskyFun
Producer Tasting Note
"This is our seventh bottling of Notable Age Statements and it contains a 1972 single cask of Bas Armagnac from Chateau De Gaube, bottled at natural cask strength and 50 years of age.
This is the sibling cask to our Armagnac Sponge Edition 2 and also the last of these casks in Grosperrin’s cellars. We are in love with this Armagnac, stunningly fresh, vibrant, fruity and still showing amazing potency and richness after so many years in wood. Expect an avalanche of ripe and dried fruits of many shades and variety, along with a whole beehive of honey and a big sloppy smooch of rancio! Fans of 1950s Glen Grant, Strathisla and Linkwood etc... PAY ATTENTION! "
Liquid Treasures Armagnac 48 Year
$424.99
This 48 year old Bas Armagnac was made in a continuous still from baco grapes, and was filled into a Puncheon cask in 1974. It was bottled by Liquid Treasures in 2023 at 51.2%. 89pts Whisky Fun
Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac 21 Year
$139.99
A blend of Armagnacs aged 21-25 years of age, bottled at 45.3%. Chateau de Laubade is in Bas Armagnac, and dates from the 1870s.89pts Whisky Fun
Producer Description
"Being the most recent armagnac among the “Essentials”, the 21 YO was created for the premium whiskies enthusiasts as well as for the singular armagnacs aficionados.
"Our tasting committee, in charge of the blendings, unearthed the most remarkable 420L casks, which ageing is comprised between 21 and 25 years."
Darroze 1995 Armagnac
$194.99
Vintage Armagnac from Darroze. Made using Baco and Ugni Blanc grapes which were harvested from Domaine de La Boubée a Castelnau d'Auzan. Bottled at 46.5%.
Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac 1996
$149.99
Info from AI
The Château de Laubade 1996 Bas Armagnac is a highly regarded, matured vintage offering a complex, elegant, and refined profile. It features rich notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, vanilla, and oak, often with hints of leather and orange zest, providing a warm, balanced, and lingering finish that makes it an excellent, sophisticated sipping spirit.
La Copa Rojo Red Vermouth
$29.99
From Jerez, Spain. This is famed Gonzalez Byass' take on Red Vermouth, which uses their own Oloroso and PX sherry aged for eight years as the base. 15.5% ABV.
From The Producer
"The first references to vermouth in Gonzalez Byass date back to 1896. The La Copa range is based on these recipes found in the company archives dating back to 1896, with labels inspired by the designs found in the company’s historic archives.
The details are a closely guarded secret, but botanicals including wormwood, savory, clove, orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, angelic root and cinchona bark. They are carefully blended with fino, oloroso and Pedro Ximinez wines for a perfect bitter-sweet, aromatic balance. Delicious as a long drink with tonic or neat over ice."
Marolo Ulrich Vermouth Bianco
$44.99
This Italian vermouth is made with a base of white wine from the Pietmonte region. Bottled at 16%.
From The Producer
"“Something special, without exaggeration.” This was the request of Savoy ladies, pride and pleasure of Turinʼs bourgeoisie, seated at Art Nouveau café tables. The Vermouth Rosso, with its high alcoholic content and masculine characteristics, was being softened: the color was lightened and the aroma became more delicate, favoring botanical infusions that were more feminine. This is how the Vermouth Bianco Domenico Ulrich was born, a perfect balance of sweetness and bitter notes, great for mixing or drinking straight, with or without ice. The aperitif par excellence, best served with a squeeze of fresh lemon and garnished with citrus twist that enhances its floral notes."