Spirits Portfolio 2020
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SPIRITS PORTFOLIO 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 Bas-Armagnac Château de Laubade 07 Calvados Christian Drouin 11 Cognac Château Montifaud 15 Rhum Agricole HSE 19 Meyer’s Blended Whisky 20 Rozelieures Single Malt 24 Ferdinand’s Saar Dry Gin 27 Vodka & Liqueurs FAIR. 30 Mezcal San Cosme BAS-ARMAGNAC CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE Armagnac was the first French distilled spirit in 1310. It is a grape brandy most similar to Cognac, but ultimately very different in terms of production and flavor profile. 5 Château de Laubade was built back in 1870 and has become the very Ugni Blanc first Armagnac property. It produces Bas Armagnacs exclusively from its Colombard single estate vineyard and is one of the only house growing the 4 Folle Blanche Baco traditional grape varietals: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Plan de Baco. Graisse Laubade controls perfectly each step of the production process, including the elaboration of its own barrels, made with black oaks selected from the surrounding Gascony forests. The single continuous distillation is made in the house’s Column Still or “Alambic Armagnacais”. Laubade guaranties the greatest quality and complexity by distilling and ageing the “eaux de vie” grape varietal by Single grape varietal. Column Still Distillation With more than 150 medals over the past 30 years, Laubade is the most awarded Armagnac brand and the only house honored World Class Distillery at the World Spirits Awards since 2010. 600 Sheep on the Property 01 CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE FLOC DE GASCOGNE WHITE & RED Item 802 & 802-RED - (6/750ml) Inspired from a 16th century Gascony recipe, Floc is a blend of fresh white or red grape juice and a young Laubade Armagnac. The low ABV content makes it easy-drinking with fresh notes of honey, quince and peach. Ideal on rocks or for a low ABV cocktail. CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE BLANCHE ARMAGNAC Item 801-NL - (6/750ml) “Blanche d’Armagnac” is a recent AOC, an un-aged “eau de vie” produced in Armagnac. Laubade Blanche is a blend of Folle Blanche and Colombard, an outstanding cocktail base! Best Buy Wine Enthusiast CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE SIGNATURE 42% Item 800-SIGN42 - (6/750ml) Blend of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche and aged in “second fill” barrels previously used for Graves white wines, it has a velvety texture and a good balance. Can be served as an aperitif or used as a cocktail base. USC 2017 Cocktail Recommendation CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VSOP Item 800-VSOP-PN - (6/750ml, 24/200ml) Blend of the four grape varietals with a dominant of Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche that have been ageing 6 to 12 years. Notes of dried fruits, vanilla and plum, soft and delicate mouth with gentle finish. Can be served as an aperitif, with curd cheese, coffee or as a digestive. 91 pts Wine Enthusiast CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE XO Item 800-XO - (6/750ml) Blend of Baco, Ugni blanc, Colombard completed by Folle Blanche that have been ageing 15 to 25 years. Elegant aromas of orange peel, cinnamon, leather and spice with a rich and long finish. Enjoy as a digestive, with a pastry or with a cocoa based dessert. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast 03 CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE INTEMPOREL #5 Item 800-INT5 - (6/750ml) Intemporel N°5, Best Brandy in the World in 2007 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, is a super-premium blend enhancing the Baco grape (about 50% of the blend) and created by our Cellar Master using the best casks predominantly from the 1980’s. 96 pts, Chairman’s Trophy USC 2016 & 94 pts Wine Enthusiast CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE EXTRA SINGLE ESTATE Item 800-EXTRA - (3/750ml) Blend of the four grape varietals that have been ageing 35 to 45 years. Laubade Extra Single Estate if the quintessence of the house’s blends with an outstanding richness and complexity on the nose and on the palate. 96-100 pts Wine Enthusiast CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VINTAGE COLLECTION From 2004 to 1888 (1/750ml) Château de Laubade releases its vintages after 15 years minimum of ageing in Gascony Oak barrels. This is a unique selection of rare single vintage Armagnacs: from 2004 down to 1888. CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE CASK STRENGTH 1990 Available: 1998, 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1980, 1979, 1975 (1/750ml) An exclusive selection of Château de Laubade 11 best vintages over the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, released on demand at barrel proof. Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 & 94 pts, Finalist USC 2019 CHÂTEAU DE LAUBADE VIEILLE PRUNE Item 803 - (6/750ml) This aged plum brandy is a blend of different plum varietals distilled and aged 6 to 12 months separately in oak casks. A long tradition in Gascony which gives an aperitif with vibrant oxidation and rich nutty and plumy notes. A must-try for all spirit geeks. 04 LE JEAN-JACQUES Creation by Emilie Cozens – Lace and Whiskey (London) 1 ½ oz. Laubade Signature 42% 1 ½ oz. Génépi 1/4 oz. lemon juice 1/4 oz. ginger syrup 2 drops of Angostura bitter Mix all the ingredients in a shaker and then strain it in a martini glass. Decorate with lime peel. LA FOLLE DE BACO Creation by Sullivan Doh – Co-Founder of Le Syndicat & La Commune (Paris) 1 ½ oz. cl Laubade VSOP 3/4 oz. Simple syrup 3/4 oz. Fresh green lemon juice 2 oz. Earl Grey tea 2 oz. coriander leaves Grated lime peel Infuse 2 tea bags in 1/2L water for 5 minutes. Cool your tea before using it. In your shaker, crush the coriander with the syrup and add the other ingredients. Shake it and strain the cocktail in a «high ball» glass with ice. Lime and coriander garnish. LE MARSALIS Creation by Sullivan Doh – Co-Founder of Le Syndicat & La Commune (Paris) 1 ½ oz. Laubade XO 1/2 oz. Amaro 3/4 oz. Laubade white Floc de Gascogne 1/3 oz. Apricot liqueur Put all the ingredients in an «Old Fashioned» glass, then add some ice cubes. Dilution being an evolutive factor, mixing time will depend on the taste of each. Squeeze and drop a lemon peel to finish. 05 CALVADOS CHRISTIAN DROUIN Calvados is an apple brandy produced in Normandy, North of France, which is made from distilled cider. Calvados is one of the oldest spirits in France and has been made since the 16th century. Nowadays, Calvados is made from 3 specific areas. Christian Drouin is located in the “Pays d’Auge” area, the birthplace of 35 the Calvados appellation. The estate was established in 1960, 3 Varieties generations ago by Christian Drouin Senior and is now still in the family through Guillaume Drouin. The orchards of the family are organic and have cows grazing around which help fertilizing the soils and especially selecting the apples. The production of these orchards is completed by other local farms surrounding the Estate. The following steps are carefully monitored on-premises. A gentle Double pressing, a long fermentation in neutral vats and a double pot still Charentais distillation result in Calvados with structure, tannins and intense flavors. Pot Still Distillation Drouin has a unique and innovative philosophy regarding ageing as many former barrels, such as Sherry or Port, are used for casks finish. This is also the only brand to offer a range of vintages. From 1948 Vintage Collection 07 CHRISTIAN DROUIN POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE Item 836-POMM - (6/750ml) Pommeau is a blend of 1/4 Calvados and fresh apple juice. The mixture ages more than 14 months in oak barrels which rounds everything and create a good balance without too much sweetness. This will make a perfect base for a low-ABV cocktail. 90/100 pts BTI CHRISTIAN DROUIN BLANCHE DE NORMANDIE Item 836-BLAN - (6/750ml) C. Drouin decided to bring up-to-date “La Blanche” which is an unaged Calvados. It is made from more than 30 apple varieties. The extracted cider juice is distilled twice and stored in neutral containers the of a slow reduction. Can be served in cocktails and shows intense and fresh notes of apple. 90/95 pts Wine Enthusiast CHRISTIAN DROUIN SÉLECTION Item 836-SEL - (6/750ml) / 836C - (12/375ml) Distilled from apples and pears in single column and aged 2 years in old casks. This Calvados has fresh fruits aromas and has been elaborated to perfectly fit with mixology. 93 pts , Cocktail Recommendation & Great Value USC 2018 CHRISTIAN DROUIN VSOP Item 836-VSOP - (6/750ml) VSOP is aged in small previously-used Bordeaux wine casks as well as former fortified wine casks, adding further sweetness and complexity. VSOP thus offers an appetizing fruitiness over ripe apple flavors, combining smooth elegance with the first hints of spices. 92 pts, Finalist & Highly Recommended USC 2019 CHRISTIAN DROUIN XO Item 836-XO - (6/750ml) XO is also aged in Bordeaux and fortified wines casks with an extra time compared to VSOP and an additional ageing in former Cognac casks. Dense, rich, with notes of baked apples and tarte tatin, the nose evolves towards a subtle rancio. 93 pts, Chairman’s Trophy & Highly Recommended USC 2018 08 CHRISTIAN DROUIN 25 YEARS OLD Item 836-25YO - (6/750ml) Aged more than 25 years in oak barrels, this calvados offers the complexity of an old brandy. A delicate nose characterized by butter and cream notes is followed and balanced by a smooth and yet spicy black pepper aromas in the palate. 96 pts Finalist USC 2016 CHRISTIAN DROUIN VINTAGE COLLECTION From 1948 to 1999 - (1/750ml) The vintage corresponds to the year of distillation. Thanks to special ageing and the climate of the year, every vintage shows a unique style.