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Shakmat Armenian Brandy 23 Year

Shakmat Armenian Brandy 23 Year

3.83 Decent

8 reviews8 ratings

87 critic score

Brandy Brandy Armenia 23 Year 40% ABV

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About this bottle

This Armenian brandy, named "Shakmat" (meaning "chess" in Armenian), is a result of cooperation between Flaviar and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. It is an XO blend crafted from native grape varietals. The production involves a continuous column still and a double distillation process using French alembic stills. Chess is a highly valued tradition in Armenia, alongside the enjoyment of "Konyak."

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 85
Rich 65
Fruity 50
Oily 40
Woody 35
Nutty 30
Herbal 20
Rancio 20

Reviews

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Stacy Ornelas 3.5

Batch #2 An intense Armenian Brandy from Grisa & Jugo, created by Flaviar founders using local ingredients. It's a blend of Kangun, Kakhet, Garan Dmak & Rkatsiteli grapes, aged 23 years in Caucasian Oak, with only 3500 bottles produced. It begins aromatically with notes of dried fruits, nuts & spices; its rich body adds notes of plum, raisin, dark cherry, almond & walnut; leading to a moderately long, spicy finish with hints of clove, tobacco, molasses, vanilla, oak & a touch of black pepper. March / April / July 2020

Denzel Schmitz 5.0

I'm unsure about other reviewers' opinions. It's very smooth... strong raisin notes with undertones of vanilla... among the best Brandeis I've ever encountered.

Noah Hess 4.0

Very smooth... hints of raisins and aged sherry with a touch of vanilla... a gentle slow burn... aged and mellow. The finish lingers pleasantly.

Ace Faulk 5.0

Notes of raisin, molasses, and wood.

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