Deemancpa Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hope to keep this thread lively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'll be honest in that I have yet to find the appealing factor in cognacs. I'm starting to think that I'm either not ready yet, or it's not my thing at the moment. I am, however, trying to wade into Armagnac. Any advice for a Islay scotch fanatic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquito Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Diminishing returns but there is a difference. Try Delamain or Ferrand. Some very high quality products and much cheaper than Hennessy Paradis. Both Delamain and Ferrand are two that I always keep around and really enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Selection of the Angels, nice. How is it? I have had my eye on this for a while and is in the wish list to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 ...Any advice for a Islay scotch fanatic? Unfortunately, there is nothing Cognac or Armagnac that can be comparable to the peatiness/smokiness of an Islay, I don't think. However, if you like strong flavoured and more 'masculine' drinks, which your preference suggests, better an Armagnac than a Cognac in general, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacapa Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Any advice for a Islay scotch fanatic? Yeah I echo Sengjc, unless there is some avant garde brandy distiller out there trying new things I dont think youll find anything close to the savoury powerhouse that islay malts provide. But im definitely not widely experienced in brandy so perhaps someone else would have an option to try (if so I will be there with you mk05 in testing it out!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtmick1984 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Love the long finish of the bottle I bought on Dee's recommendation, Courvoisier 12 year. Really wonderful; can't wait to pair with a cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Here's a cognac for the Scotch lover! "This unique cognac is a spicy iodized and very mellow blend of eaux de vie produced, distilled and initially aged in a damp cellar located on the island itself. Its mild character and subtle iodine quality develop during the second aging, on the island, in a cellar situated in the heart of the cliff top Fort de la Pree, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Fort de la Pree was built in 1626 and is a rare example of military architecture from before Vauban. This cognac presents various marine flavors and an extraordinary round body.” - website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hmm, looks like you are right too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David67 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 As much as I love Cognac and have had a few bottles over the years, I simply don't have them often enough to recomend one over another. The XO's are always good, had some very good VSOP's and even some good little VS's. I like the ones that have a sort of cherry taste to them. As for Armagnac it is a little more floral in it's taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Something me mates gifted me tonight during a session of 'quiet' drinks. As you can see, we promptly did it some justice. Not a stranger to this particular blend from the house of Martell and in my opinion, one if the finest 'big brand' XOs in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Something me mates gifted me tonight during a session of 'quite' drinks. As you can see, we promptly did it some justice. Not a stranger to this particular blend from the house of Martell and in my opinion, one if the finest 'big brand' XOs in the market. Very nice!!!! This should keep the thread lively....I have a few bottles myself! d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan5974 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Diminishing returns but there is a difference. Try Delamain or Ferrand. Some very high quality products and much cheaper than Hennessy Paradis. Delamain and Ferrand are some of the best Cognacs you can buy.I like Ferrand the best and you get their Ambre for less than some well known VSOP's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Turning 30. Day 1 of 4 I told my boss that turning 30 is like getting into a hot bath, you've gotta ease into it. So I've got today and tomorrow off and the big day is Saturday. Today, I'm relaxing with a snifter or two of Camus Borderies XO which is just divine. After letting it settle in the glass for ten minutes (so I've read) the fragrance of orange zest becomes alot more pronounced as it did from in the bottle. Definite hints of oak in there as well, the taste I really can't go into with great detail or I'd just be making stuff up, I'm not that experienced to be able to put words to it.............. but it's bloody good!!!! Dried fruits would be the best words I have to offer. Along with the most dirty oily looking wrapper on a Montecristo 520 LE which from start to finish has been nothing but thick, rich, smooth velvety chocolate coated feeling on the tongue. Once again, that's about as far as my words can describe with where my palate is at the moment. Nonetheless, the last two hours have just been great, very relaxing, very enjoyable. Tomorrow, it's gonna be the Martell Cordon Bleu, been hanging out for this one for quite some time and my days of being a silly knob in his twenties with no responsibility are coming to an end so the next couple of days of indulgence will be my last of this fashion for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Home Alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Cognac night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 60's Hennessy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Pull the trigger and ordered from France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Pull the trigger and ordered from France. Online site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevzy Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Home Alone! What's the Paradis like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 What's the Paradis like? It's a complexity of slight peppery notes, then fruit and finally some floral notes. Very smooth and balanced. The youngest eau de vie is 25yrs, the oldest 130yrs, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 A selection of cognacs came in today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemancpa Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 A selection of cognacs came in today: Bravo Seng! Which one did you open? d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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