Review #: 329
Description: Through The Grapevine Tessendier Lot 95
Spirit: Cognac
Background: A mouthful on the title, but this is a selection of Cognac made by Seelbachs, Bourbon Pursuit, Mash & Drum, Rare Bird 101, and t8ke, so an All-Star cast of pickers means this comes with high expectations. This Cognac was distilled and aged by Tessendier in the Petite Champagne region of Cognac, France and bottled at cask strength without any additives.
Distillery – Tessendier
Bottler – La Maison Du Whisky
Brand – Through The Grapevine
Selection – Seelbach’s/Bourbon Pursuit/Mash & Drum/RareBird 101/t8ke
ABV – 55%
Age – 25 Years
Nose – Pretty bright fruit with some gummy bears and smarties candies, the grape is both sweet and rich with more raisin/nuttiness coming in slightly, a touch of espresso. Given the age, it feels like it wants to get more of that dark, oaky influence but it is really bright.
Taste – Here’s where the richness really comes in, roasted walnuts, maple syrup, red wine, dark chocolate, espresso
Finish – Espresso and chocolate just continue, slight grape sweetness, touch of roasted nuts.
Score: 9
Would I buy a bottle? Ugh, I think I might have to add this to my next Seelbachs order. This is delicious
Thoughts: What an excellent selection by this panel. Super complex but rich and tasty all the way through. I tend to second guess myself when giving really high scores, but when I just stop to enjoy every sip on the way, it’s hard to deny the level of greatness it is.