Willie J.
Reviews written: 84
Average Score given: 83
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After decades of drinking lots of whisky and not enough cognac, I have spent the last few years drinking quite a lot of both (and some Armagnac and Calvados too). I don’t look for whisky substitutes or comparisons in cognac, they are quite different spirits and should be treated as such. Both are magnificent I think.
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Extra! Extra!
This is so delicate and sophisticated that I’m sure I don’t have the equipment to appreciate it fully. The nose is elegant and understated. I get cherry pie and rose petals, nutmeg and a trace of cigar box on the nose. The arrival on the palate is extremely gentle (very classy). Limes, cherr...
Full of interest
Cooked apple, poached pear, orange zest, lemon sherbet and some fresh tobacco on the nose. Lemon zest and tobacco on the palate. Cardamom and mild pepper on the finish with a big lemony reprise as it goes on. I’m guessing the initial strength is above 40%. Adding a little water softens it a...
Full of interest
Orange, lemon and rose tea with a blast of violets. It’s all fresh fruit and flowers with little sign of wood or spice. On the palate the initial hit is fresh and fruity, then a touch of aniseed and the wood and spice only come through afterwards. They do so strongly though and the strength sh...
Decent
Pears, gooseberries, cedar, lavender, rose and violets on the nose. Sweet fruit arrival with a rapidly drying floral follow up. Light body with warm spices as it develops. Much more cedar and spice on the finish. Nice but a little lacking in body and a touch too spicy at full strength. A tin...
Drink it all night
Interesting contrasts on the nose with the woodiness of old furniture freshened by bright fruitiness. There’s some nuts and cocoa as well. Very nice. There’s a lovely orange caramel toffee arrival followed by more chocolate intensity with a trace of coffee. I love the way it unfolds on the t...