1980s Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac with Baccarat Crystal decanter, Remy Martin, with stopper and glass, in presentation box Isle of jura

1980s Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac with Baccarat Crystal decanter, Remy Martin, with stopper and glass, in presentation box Isle of juraAroma: Very floral, with honeysuckle, and sweet, with delicately perfumed fruit melon and peaches. There is also a hint of flowery honey and a marzipan nuttiness. Palate: Cinnamon, almonds, peach, orange and orange blossom, and woody spice. Finish: Delicate grape, sweet oak spice, melon and lingering floral notes. REMY MARTIN Louis XIII Cognac. A legendary Cognac from the prestigious house of Remy Martin, containing Grande Champagne eaux de vie aged

Many of these old Glenmorangie 10 year olds could be pretty terrific

with a little smoke (or burnt cake) and notes of earl grey tea getting then more butterscotchy and honeyed

liquid caramel

black tea and ultra-black chocolate

Italian brandies have a centuries-old tradition

black Corinth currants

stewed peaches

Mouth: like a fruit eau de vie

and the firm shipped cognacs to Britain and India

The Armagnac is made from white wines from carefully selected vineyards and distilled only once through a copper alembic to provide unique

will be silky in time

owners of Glen Spey Distillery