Fassbind Vieille Prune Barrique + 2 GLASSES

This noble, carefully distilled and matured fruit brandy from Williams pears captivates the senses with the unmistakable aroma of this fruit. The Williams pear is cultivated in Switzerland in the canton of Valais and is one of the most popular pear varieties. Thanks to its powerful yet elegant aroma, it is ideal for the production of pear brandy. The freshly distilled Williams pear brandy first rests in stainless steel tanks for at least two years and then matures in oak casks for 14 to 18 months. After the maturation process, the pear brandy is further refined with a homemade bonificateur to give it the wonderful aroma and subtle sweetness, which makes this Vieille Poire so unique.

TASTIN NOTES

Nose: Pungent peaty smoke. Phenolic with a little coastal breeze.

Palate: Lovely sweet peatiness. Some iodine and sea salt balance with vanilla notes and some spice

Finish: Waves of smoke. Fantastic length.

In this range, the hand and experience of the winegrower are essential in order to pay special attention to these organically grown vines, which will ultimately produce an Armagnac of rare purity and exhilarating richness. A return to the roots, to the beginning, when Armagnac vines accepted the vagaries of nature.

For years, Mr. Bachala was a lion tamer in the Zavatta circus before turning his hand to armagnac production in the late ‘70s. The humid conditions in his ageing cellars have contributed to the fact that his armagnacs have a lower alcohol level.

The aged rum El Dorado Enmore Uitvlugt 2008 is exceptional, reflecting the quality of Guyana’s tasting rums. Carefully blended from the distillates of two iconic stills, Uitvlugt and Enmore, it reveals a British-style molasses rum infused with complex aromas, history, and remarkable craftsmanship. Offered as a limited edition, its unique character makes it a must-have.

L'El Dorado Port Mourant Uitvlugt 2010 is an aged rum that embodies the very essence of the legendary distillations of Guyana. This 2010 vintage, cask strength, is a testament to the expertise preserved by the Diamond distillery, the only one still operating in the former British Guiana. Thanks to the legendary wooden stills of Port Mourant and the columns of Uitvlugt, this rum develops a character shaped by history and tradition. Aged for 9 years in casks, it offers a rich aromatic palette.

The Tomatin 14 Year Old is soft, smooth and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks which previously held port for around 50 years. Rich but balanced aromas of red berries, sweet honey and rich toffee develop into aspects of light fruits and nuts on the palate and an abiding finish of smooth fruit salad.

Tomatin Legacy is a non-peated scotch with aromas of vanilla bean, white chocolate and cinnamon. On the palate, gentle waves of fresh fruit sprinkled with ginger emerge before a light, clean finish.