The 12 months of the Rabbit formally started on January 22, and to mark the event our pals at Maison Ferrand have put collectively a particular version of Ferrand’s 10 Generations Cognac bottling. This one — which incorporates a dramatic, pink label — undergoes a second spherical of growing older in Port wine casks (for an undetermined size of time). Complementing the China-inspired pink label is the proof — 88 — evoking the tradition’s luckiest quantity.
12,000 bottles have been produced.
I’ve to say, it’s a beautiful little Cognac. The Port affect is obvious from the beginning, the nostril providing clear notes of raisin and cinnamon, although neither overpowers the underlying character, traditional Cognac aromas of recent linens, lavender, and a gentle incense be aware.
The palate is nothing in need of a crowd pleaser, pleasantly candy however not overblown, the spiced raisin character popping instantly. Soothing vanilla and caramel construct from there, giving the brandy a beautiful, dessert-like base upon which to construct. The florals construct rapidly, once more lavender and jasmine, and a stronger incense complement. Citrus notes give the end some wanted acidity, a pleasant tangerine be aware to take issues out alongside a contact of lime. Hold sipping and notes of darkish chocolate, recent cotton, and rum raisin ice cream all construct to a crescendo.
Port and Cognac really feel like pure companions, and it’s odd that we don’t see this ending routine extra typically than we do. Right here’s hoping that adjustments. Within the meantime, decide up one of the vital pleasant — but wholly inexpensive — brandies of the 12 months.
88 proof.
A / $65 / maisonferrand.com [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac Port Cask 12 months of the Rabbit
$65
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