A rich, single estate Brandy by the Abecassis family in Cognac, France, aged for a minimum of 6 years in oak. It has an aromatic beginning with notes of tree fruits, dried & candied fruits, flowers, wood, nuts & spices; while a rich & complex life adds notes of dried fig, anise, orange zest, hazelnut, walnut, cedar & oak; that led to a quick & complex end. December 2021
ABK6 XO Family Reserve Cognac
Brandy Cognac Fins Bois No age statement 40% ABV
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ABK6, an abbreviation of the owners' surname Abécassis, represents a domaine in the Fins Bois region known for its single-estate cognac. The youngest spirit in this XO expression has been aged slightly longer than the typical ten-year average. The estate features chalky soils on sunny hilltops.
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This is a good cognac, offering a distinct palate compared to the major players. Given it's an XO, the price is quite reasonable. However, after trying the 50ml sample, I won't be purchasing the full 750ml bottle. I'm curious to sample the VSOP, as it's rated so highly.
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