John G.

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Regular contributor to Malt Review. WSET Spirits Level 2 Enthusiastic about all spirits but for vodka. Whisky is my 1st love but I'm currently enjoying my affair with rum, brandy and Mezcal.

Fine Island Indeed

66 /100

The color of honey

On the nose: A hint of ethanol heat. It’s followed by a medium aroma that reminds me of the Mint Julep cocktail. But mixed with honey, peaches and dried apricots. Light aromas of leather, tannins, rancio and cinnamon sticks follow.

I let this breathe for about 10 more minutes. The aromas of rancio, leather and tannin notes become more front forward. They’re accompanied by ripe plums and cantaloupes.

In the mouth: Immensely fruity like on the nose. The alcohol bite is about the same. I still get notes of dried apricots, honey and peaches. But instead of a Mint Julep, I’m getting more of a Christmas gingerbread cake background taste. With this, imagine a Christmas gingerbread cake with loads of toppings of dried apricots and peaches with honey drizzled on top. There are really subtle tastes of cinnamon syrup, leather and rancio at the end. But the rancio texture is more evident at the end. It’s manifested through a chalky texture of dried shiitake mushrooms.

Conclusion: The flavors don't last long and there's not much complexity. But I can’t say anything negative about this Cognac. But don’t let my griping discourage you. I love this first taste of Cognac from the Ile de Re. I find this to be more full-bodied than the typical 10 or 12 year old single malt found in supermarkets.