The funky, fruity aroma suggests dried apricot and quince paste. Intriguing and complex, the relatively dry palate is reminiscent of honey without the sweetness, coupled with chamomile tea, cigar wrapper and fruit leather, finishing with ginger and white pepper. Aged a minimum of two years, the equivalent of a VS. Kara Newman
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Price$31,Buy Now
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Rating95
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Alcohol40%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryArmagnac
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Date Published12/31/2018
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