Jesse C.
Reseñas escritas: 17
Puntuación media otorgada: 76
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Based out of Seattle, Washington, Jesse Cyr is an award winning bartender. His credentials include being the General Manager of internationally acclaimed bar Rob Roy as well as Head Mixologist at The Charter Hotel by Hilton. Currently, Jesse is the Beverage Manager for the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. He has had the opportunity to work for several global brands creating various menus and cocktails with their spirits. He is also active in the competition scene being a former national finalist in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience, the National Sherry Wine Cocktail Competition, and the Bols Around the World global competition.
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A Bold Expression
The nose has very bold aromas. Madagascar vanilla and baking spices combine with leather that jumps out from the glass even when it’s a good distance away from you. Rancio is definitely present in this expression. The palate is not shy. Lots of wood influence here. Spices like black pepper, clo...
Big, Bold, Rich
The headline sums it up. This cognac is a heavy hitter. Lots of big, bold flavors! Just opening the bottle you immediately start to smell toasted nuts and barrel spices. Once in the glass, it really opens up nicely after a few minutes. Cedar, lilac, and a caramel sweetness present strongly. The p...
Absolutely Worth the Price
Navarre lives up to the hype, in my opinion. It's always great to find a producer that isn't using any additives, but letting the cognac also naturally reduce in proof is an amazing ability. The Cravache d'Or is certainly the entry level bottle from Navarre, but that doesn't mean it's one dimensi...
Bold and Assertive Borderies
Deep and rich flavors on the nose. Certainly an alluring eau-de-vie right out of the bottle. There's a fair amount of dark and red fruits, barrel spice, and earthy tones. Let it sit for a bit and the nose will soften and open up more. The initial taste was a bit hot with alcohol, but once my pala...
A Real Treasure From A Master
This is the third expression I've tried from Paul Giraud and this house is firmly in my top three favorite Cognac producers. You can smell, taste, and feel the passion and care that goes into their eau de vie. As with his other expressions, the nose on this is very earthy. Lots of leather/toba...