Marie Duffau Napoléon Armagnac

Apricot, with a tobacco aftertaste

This is sweet and fruity with a lot of punch (the punch is from the flavor - it is actually quite smooth). The red fruit is not disgusting, but does remind me of A De Fussigny Selection. Brown sugar and some spice are present, along with a little smoke. The spice gives it a little kick and helps balance the sweetness, but is not overwhelming. The depth is adequate, but I wish it were fuller and had more variety. I enjoy it and the fact that it changes a bit over time, but it isn't amazing.

Nice light copper color. Nose has raisin notes. Taste is similar to the nose with a light raisin sweetness along with some heat. Medium mouthfeel and finish. This was the first Armagnac I've tried so I was a little biased, initially comparing it to Cognac. I found it somewhat harsher than cognac in regards to having some more heat but the flavor was more robust (due to the single distillation). This stronger character paired better with the maduro cigars I like. I am looking foward to sampling other Armagnacs.

This brandy is of light-medium Amber color. The aromas are of apple with traces of oak and very mild citrus aspect. Taste profile is mildly tannic with wood-like flavors paired with apple. The mouthfeel is medium-to-hot quickly tapering off to mild. Overall, a decent Armagnac for the price.

Clear, medium amber, sheeting; clean, medium intensity, matured, dried apple, grape pomace, cantaloupe, nectarine, chestnuts, hazelnut, orange blossom; dry, medium intensity, smooth alcohol, full body, long finish, butterscotch, fruitcake, rustic, very good quality due to balance, intensity, and complexity