Review by: The Auditor
Review #1082; Brandy #59
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
This is a single cask bottling of Cognac from Frapin. Frapin is a family owned estate that owns and manages their own vineyards, producers their own wine, and ages their spirit in their cellars. The family is in their 21st generation of grower producers.
This bottling was distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes, distilled on a Charentais Still over lees, aged for 27 years in Limousin Oak in a humid cellar. IT was then bottled at cask strength with no additives for PM spirits.
Distillery: Cognac Frapin
Bottler: Cognac Frapin
Region: France
Still: Charentais Still over Lees
ABV: 47.3%
Nose: Nutty, Orange Peel, Plums, Blackberry, Lemon Tart, Black Tea, Cloves, Leather
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Nutty, Orange, Plums, Ripe Apple, Blackberry, Lemon Tart, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cloves, Leather
Finish: Long length finish, Apple, Orange, Nutty, Plums, Lemon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cloves
Conclusion: What an incredible bottling. This is easily one of the best bottles of Cognac, and a top spirit, I have had the opportunity of trying. The aroma fills the room with fruits, spices, savory oak, leather, and a touch of dark chocolate. The oak is well balanced, the liquid itself incredibly thick and oily. This commands your attention and makes you sit with it as you try to tease out all the notes it has.
Final Score: 96
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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