Domaine Du Cardinat 38 Year 1984 K&L

Review by: The Auditor

This is a 38 year old Bas-Armagnac from Domaine du Cardinat. This Armagnac aged for 38 years in oak in France before begin bottled at cask strength with no additives for K&L Wines and Spirits.

Review #1263; Brandy #71

Distillery: Domaine Du Cardinat

Bottler: Domaine Du Cardinat

Region: France

Still: Column

ABV: 58.5%

Nose: Nutty, Leather, Raspberry, Star Anise

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Raspberry, Star Anise, Nutty

Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Raspberry, Star Anise, Nutty

Conclusion: Wow what an incredible brandy. Its powerful and punchy but doesn’t feel overpowering with its proof. Tons of fruit, nice oak spice, and overall an excellent brandy.

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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