Review by: The Auditor

Review #1393; Brandy #76

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, a family of winegrowers since 1620, works a mosaic of Alsace’s finest terroirs. Olivier Humbrecht, leading the way today, crafted this fine d’Alsace from three vintages of Pinot Noir distillate (from the steep Heimbourg vineyard) aged together in a single new oak barrel. The vintages of the 3 distillates are 1998-2002-2003. It was bottled with no additives or chill filtration.

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Distillery: Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Bottler: Amateur Spirit

Region:  France

Still: N/A

ABV: 57%

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Nose:   Pungent Nose, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Roasted Garlic, Over-Ripe Blackberry, Honeycomb

Palate:   Thick oily mouthfeel, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Roasted Garlic, Over-Ripe Blackberry, Honeycomb, Apple Skin

Finish: Long finish, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Allspice, Over-ripe blackberry, Honeycomb, Apple Skin

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Conclusion: Wow, this is an incredible experience. Its bright and fruity, sharp and acidic, a bit nutty with slight savoriness at times. It somehow hits all those little notes while being sharp and bright, I can’t believe this spent 20 years in oak with the way it presents. Truly one of the best spirits I’ve had this year.

Final Score: 96

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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.