Grosperrin 1992 Bons Bois 51.5% 700ml Alto Adige

Grosperrin 1992 Bons Bois 51.5% 700ml Alto AdigeThis vintage Cognac comes from a fruit farm located in Saintonge. Having started in 1971 with 10 hectares of apple trees, this farm now has some 100 hectares of fruit trees and only a few hectares of vines. This rustic terroir, made up of clays and marls, is reputed not to be suitable for viticulture. However, good management of the vines, careful distillation and quality aging manage to give these Cognacs a distinctive, powerful and balanced

Marenco is a long-established family producer in Strevi

freshly bottled

This is not one of those syrupy rums packed with sugar and colourings but rather an authentic rum

The nose is magnetic and engaging

It’s a sturdy start

which can be reminiscent of curry

a whiff of sulphide/struck match complexity

This high density increases the surface of the leaf canopy and creates a competition between vines

the anise plant

A competition of bartenders was challenged to design the best and most original liquor of the year

Original Gin is Eden Mill's take on a classic London dry

Serve chilled with a twist of orange rind