Jesse C.

Reviews written: 17 (see reviews)

Average Score given: 76

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Bio:

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.

A Real Treasure From A Master

Exceptional 93 /100

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/tobacco, moss, freshly dug earth. There's also a minerality about it like gravel after a rain. Coffee, stewed apricot, and overripe tropical fruits are present. There's some flowers hiding underneath, too. The Tres Rare is thick with rancio.

On the palate I get a good amount of clove and cinnamon spice followed by candied fruits, leather, and a touch of licorice. The texture fully coats your mouth from beginning to end. And yet, still on the drier side indicating a light hand on any additives (if any are used at all).

The finish is long lasting several minutes after each sip. This is where the floral element really shines as roses keep reappearing on my palate. Don't overthink buying this one, just do it. You won't regret it.