2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Merlet XO Cognac (France), 40% abv, $94.99, 750 ml

93
Excellent,
Highly Recommended

Tasting Note:

Buttery aromatics of pain perdu and clafoutis waft from the glass. Tasted, there is more roasted plum, buttery tart, and black mission fig. The spirit is dry and the finish is quite long with rancio notes of burnt orange peel and new leather.

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