One of the bottles I opened to share tonight over a Thanksgiving meal with family. I’ve not had many Armagnacs before, maybe 1 or 2. But, either way, you can’t go wrong with something 40 years in cask. The nose on this is amazing. One of the best noses I’ve had in recent memory. I’d almost say it’s almost like the Hibiki 21—Highly fragrant, potpourri of cedar, ripe red apples. The palette is a step down from the nose, unfortunately. It’s good...hell, who am I to complain or nitpick at a 40 yr old? Great bottle to open up with family.