Chateau de Leberon 31 Year 1987

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1249; Brandy #67

This single cask of Armagnac was distilled from Ugni-Blanc and Colombard grapes on a copper alembic still. It aged in a 200L oak barrel from oak grown on the property for 31 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

Distillery: Leberon

Bottler: Leberon

Region: France

Still: Copper Alembic

ABV: 49.9%

Nose: Nutty, Orange Peel, Touch of Leather, Black Pepper, Rose Water, Nutmeg

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Touch of Leather, Nuttiness, Orange Peel, Rose Water, Black Pepper, Nutmeg

Finish: Longlength finish, Nutty, Orange Peel, Black Pepper, Leather, Lavender, Rose Water, Nutmeg

Conclusion: This is a pretty darn tasty Armagnac. Lots of savory notes, a touch of sweetness, and some floral notes really round it all out.

Final Score: 91

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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