Thursday, August 15, 2019

A. De Fussigny Selection Cognac



Hello Single Malters, Today I am sampling and reviewing A De Fussigny Selection Cognac. I have a unique appreciation for the French on their expertise to extract golden liquid out of grapes. I do not like wine but am inclined to Cognac as it suits my palette. Made from white grapes Cognac is a blend of brandy from different regions in France. A Cognac must aged for at least 2 years in French oak. A De Fussigny Distillery was established in 1814 and is located in the banks of Charente River(which flows into The Atlantic ocean in the Bay of Biscay) Sounds exotic already!
I have just started to scratch the surface of Cognac which is as vast as the Scotch domain. More in depth research and tastings to follow in my upcoming blogs.Now let's get down to tasting the labors of the French and see if it lives up to their name :-)

Vital Stats-
A.De Fussigny Selection 
Price-$2.99 for 50 ml bottle($37.99 for 750ml bottle)
Age- 2 years
ABV- 40%
Country/Region- Cognac, France
Distillery- A De Fussigny
Awards won- None I could find online

Tasting info- 
Serving glass- Glencairn Glass

Serving style- Neat
Appearance- Dark amber
Aroma- Fresh wine smell , oak aroma from barrel, various white grapes , spices clove, pepper, breazy aroma of wine
Flavor- Well rounded ripe grapes, smooth cinnamon, clove spice
Body- Full bodied
Finish- Incredibly smooth and flavorful, feels like a nice mouth freshner. Flavor lingers in mouth for a while

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 
A De Fussigny Selection Cognac hits the spot for me. It suits my palette as a whisky drinker. It is flavorful and highly enjoyable. It makes for a perfect after dinner drink as a digestive. It has such a mellow and light flavor that any beginner or ladies can enjoy it as an alternate to wine.

Drunk humor- Two finger joke
A Roman walks into a bar and holds up two fingers, "Sir can I have five beers please". 

Enjoy responsibly and Cheers. 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃


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