Delord Armagnac VSOP

It’s my first true experience with this classical yet underrated, owing to its elder brother cognac, french brandy called armagnac. After the first few sips the ultimate profile of this drink seemed familiar to the one that whisky usually has. Not to say that all the whiskies taste the same but all of them have this grain nature that definitely separates them from the fruit/berry-based spirits. But after a while it has revealed its own identity though sometimes one may get a sense or even a reflection of a sense of drinking a sherry oak matured malt spirit. The aroma is bold and blistering with a light spirit note, with some vanilla, grape-soaked wood, overripe dark red fruits, figs, dates, prunes and with a bit of spices like paprika or nutmeg. The taste is full of plums, fleshy overripe grapes, both peach and apricot jams, with astrigent and spicy raisins, cinnamon, and again, nutmeg. The finish unexpectedly reveals a certain citrus' note, curcumin, cloves, (yeah, nutmeg again) and a palm sugar spreading all over the mouth. This VSOP version of Delord has made a great impression on me so now I find myself willing to explore the world of armagnac further and deeper.

Too harsh on a contrast with some other armagnacs and most of the cognacs of the same age. Yet it performs well on its own. I doubt if I felt so much dried apricots in a beverage before.

I felt a lot of apple notes, something between cognac and calvados. It's not soft and delicate. A little bit disappointed. 3 of 5

My first taste of Armagnac and I am in love.