Darroze 1976 - armagnac from their Unique collection
matured in oak for 46 years – 48%
scores:
whiskybase – no score
malt maniacs – no score
serge valentin - no score
This is a review from a simulair bottle, reviewed by whiskyfun.com:
Darroze 50 yo 1973/2023 'Domaine de La Poste' (48%, Darroze, Unique Collection, Ténarèze)
If they manage to maintain a fixed strength like this without diluting the spirits, this implies they achieve the precise degrees (slightly rounded as is permitted) by blending batches, as did, for example, Springbank. Hats off to them! And have you noticed we're back in Ténarèze? Colour: copper amber. Nose: admirable but less aromatic and flamboyant than the 1984. Probably more classic, with melted tannins, candied oranges, prunes, tobacco, chocolate, coffee, a few bay leaves, and simply patchouli, a bit of eucalyptus and rose petals. One might play a Jefferson Airplane CD on the stereo, since it seems Spotify only steals from artists and is nearing a global boycott. Almost. Nose: here we are closer to the 1984, with a woody presence but as high quality teas, plus prunes, orange marmalade and those menthol and liquorice notes that would propel any old spirit towards the refreshing side one would always expect. Even from a fifty-year-old Ténarèze. Finish: medium length, with woody spices, cedar, cinnamon, black tea. Inevitably a little less lively than the 1984. Comment: adorable old Ténarèze. I've had the chance to taste many in my life without taking notes, most had a wooden juice aspect which is admirably absent from this one. The fruitiness remains incredible.
SGP:661 – 90 points..