A second special edition of the Grappa Stravecchia, Le Diciotto Lune. Riserva Botte Porto comes from an additional aging period of eighteen months, in a limited number of selected barrels previously used to age Porto wine.
A second special edition of the Grappa Stravecchia, Le Diciotto Lune. Riserva Botte Porto comes from an additional aging period of eighteen months, in a limited number of selected barrels previously used to age Porto wine. The extra refinement highlights the sharper Grappa-wood contrast and the Porto barrels add a fruity scent. A combination of unique sensations.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Intense and fruity.
PALATE Enveloping and harmonious.
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The terrior of ABK6 is a chalky hilltop at 154m of altitude. For this spirit 100% Ugni-blanc grapes were used. The vinification took place in thermoregulated vats. The distillation was a double distillation in small charentals pot-stills. This Cognac is aged in new and old French Limousin oak barrels of 350 liters.
Brewed, fermented, distilled, matured and bottled on site:
• Malted barley from organic farming.
• Brewed with Vercors spring water.
• Distilled at 50°C in a low-pressure still designed by the
• Aged for 3 years in oak barrels in the gentle atmosphere of an old Vercors silkworm nursery.
Our malt is crafted slowly and is matured at the distillery in traditional dunnage warehouses on earthen floors. We're proud of our heritage and have used traditional methods since we rolled our first barrels back in 1790. And yet we're not afraid to tinker with tradition if it serves to improve our product. Our single malt is the perfect mix of nature and nurture and we believe in quality above all else.
Diciotto Lune Extra Old Grappa emblematic of the culture, care and art of distillation. Obtained from water-bath distillation in a discontinuous still of 5 Trentino marcs such as Marzemino, Teroldego, Merlot, Muscat and Chardonnay, it is aged in small casks of cherry, ash, oak and locust, each conferring its own characteristics in terms of fragrance, aroma, color and flavor. The ageing process follows the rhythms of nature: moon by moon, 18 months go by.
The Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is an exceptional single malt that embodies the craftsmanship of the Highlands distillery. This whisky has been fully matured for 12 years in first-fill sherry casks, offering unparalleled aromatic richness and depth. It is a recent addition to the Tomatin range, specially designed for specialized wine merchants and spirit enthusiasts. The Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry is a smooth and easy-to-drink whisky, brimming with complex and indulgent flavors.
ABK6 Honey Cognac is elegant and subtle, expressing floral tones from both honey and Cognac: jasmine, violet, honeysuckle, and rose petals. This is followed by warm and delicate sensations of spices and candied oranges. These aromas blend with woody vanilla and caramel.
A second special edition of the Grappa Stravecchia, Le Diciotto Lune. Riserva Botte Porto comes from an additional aging period of eighteen months, in a limited number of selected barrels previously used to age Porto wine.