This bottle was one of my first Armagnac's. It's one of the more popular options, especially in areas without a ton of options, but I still consider it a very solid choice and in cocktails it works great. On the nose I get oak, marzipan and raisins. The palate leans a bit on the sweeter side with vanilla, figs and the hint of tobacco. The finish has a bit of a burn, not too bad with some pepper notes. I don't anticipate this will blow you away, but it's a very solid Armagnac, especially for the price and a touch better than the Marie Duffau Napoleon in my opinion. In general, I think Armagnac is a better value and more interesting than cognac and this bottle is a good introduction for those who haven't tried it yet.