Subtle Spirits Ancêtres 30 Year Cognac Grande Champagne

This spirit is gentle at first glance, with impressions of Manuka honey, pipe tobacco, gingerbread cookies, marzipan, roasted almonds, and sandalwood. Depending on the glass you use, I prefer a Burgundy glass; it opens up, and more bright grape aromas emerge. The palate is rich and viscous, enhanced by the higher bottling proof, and it has strong backbone and structure but remains vivacious and brimming with refreshing acidity. Flavors of dried golden raisins, ginger, cigar leaf, honey, and exotic spices. As it opens up, it constantly changes, bouncing between bright fruit and savory potpourri spices.