Hardy XO Rare Cognac
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This bottling from the House of Hardy is made from a blend of eaux de vie from the regions of Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. They were aged up to 12 years in dark toasted French Limousin oak casks.
The name refers to the year the brand was founded by Anthony Hardy and the rooster on the label is the brand's signature symbol. .
This bottling from the House of Hardy is made from a blend of eaux de vie from the regions of Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. They were aged up to 12 years in dark toasted French Limousin oak casks. The name refers to the year the brand was founded by Anthony Hardy and the rooster on the label is the brand's signature symbol.
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abv40.0
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CognacBrandy distilled in a delimited region within France from specific grapes. Must be double-distilled to no higher than 72% abv. Required to be aged in oak for at least 2 years. Also, if labeled as the following, minimum aging is: VS-2 years, VSOP-4 years, Napoléon 6 years, XO-10 years (as of April 2018).
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Cask Typedark toasted Limousin oak
Tasting Notes
"The nose is an intriguing rich and slightly savory mix of caramel, vanilla, grape jam, clove, and toasted sesame. The medium-rich palate drinks somewhat like a bourbon, with toasted oak flavors, sharp baking spice, and summer berry pie flavors. A warming cappuccino-like element (vanilla, coffee, cinnamon), and earthy hints of sandalwood, lavender, and walnut envelope the flavors into the finish, reminding this is indeed a cognac. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
91