A very sweet and honey dominated nose and palate, but still a warming slight punch of cognac.
- Cognac age
- Extra
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 43%
Tasting review
Tasting review:
Eye: Old gold color
Nose: Complex, delightful aromas of cedar wood, candied fruits, honey, and a tang of rich cigar box
Palate: Oak and cedar wood, rich yet light - spicy, with a touch of cinnamon. Long, sustained finish with citrus, cigar box, and notes of candied orange.
Description
The ABK6 Extra Cognac delights on all levels. From the moment you set eyes on its old golden shades (only found in Cognacs that are truly well aged), you'll be captivated. It continues to thrill with a plethora of aromas. Luxuriate in the sensory journey of woodiness that gives way to fruit, with a hint of spice to add to the excitement.
This adventure intensifies when you take a sip, as the taste sensation continues its rollercoaster ride that somehow manages to remain light and refreshing, even with such complexity. And of course, the finish is to die for... Musky, long, and intricate - you have no choice but to surrender to the moment.
With a Cognac of such quality it should come as no surprise to hear of it's well-deserved awards:
- 2012 International Spirits Challenge – Gold, Best in Class
- 2014 IWSC - Silver, Outstanding
- 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold
Reviews (1)
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Remarkable Quality
This Cognac by ABK6 is my favorite of the Abecasis family. I didn't find the bottle here in Italy, so I ordered it online via this online shop. What a great blend! Totally love the packaging and the decanter.. the nose is simply incredible. It's very complex, dark fruits.. and the taste is very long and intense. The spices are not "too much", but nicely balanced with the wood tones. A very mature, full Cognac. Bravo!
About ABK6 Cognac
Owned by Francis Abécassis, ABK6 is a young cognac house based at the Domaine de Chez Maillard near the village of Claix. Its 250 hectares of vineyards produce high quality eaux-de-vie, which are used to blend this contemporary cognac. The goal of this label is to introduce a young and modern spirit to the traditional drink and at the same time value the quality. Not only its name, an abbreviation of the owner’s name, but also its blog, facebook and twitter pages show the target group of the company. ABK6 owns its own brand as well as the brands Leyrat and and Réviseur. Together, the three brands of the company have been awarded over 60 awards in the past years.
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Other ABK6 Cognac bottles
Tasting review:
Specifically blended to be enjoyed over ice - this opens a whole new range of aromas and tastes:
At first notice nuts and hints of vanilla. As the ice melts it opens up the palate to fruits - at first white peach and orange, followed by lemon and mint
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Other Extra Cognac bottles
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Eye: Glowing amber with flashes of copper.
Nose: Delightfully floral, fruity, and spicy, with hints of lily, honeysuckles, ripe figs, toasted almonds, nutmeg, cedar, & cigar box.
Palate: It begins lightly; almost refined. It then gains power and generosity. An exceptionally...
We do not have a tasting review of Bernard Boutinet Extra Cognac yet, but the producer writes that it has a delicate taste of apricot and almonds.
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