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Discover how French soil shapes spirit across decades. This set traces Armagnac's character from 23 to 50 years—six expressions, five terroirs, one revealing evening.
1 x 1.5 oz Maison Aurian "La Première" 2001 (23 Years, 98 Proof)
Pungent fresh plum meets vanilla and toasted oak. Youth with purpose—bright fruit anchored by wood.
1 x 1.5 oz Domaine de Jean Bon "Silver Lining" 1996 (28 Years, 98.4 Proof)
Heavy caramel, cooked apples, tarte tatin. Pastry sweetness deepens as oak integration tightens.
1 x 1.5 oz Ferme de Bacoge "Duck Seazon" 1989 (35 Years, 102.2 Proof)
Concentrated intensity. Medicinal cherry syrup, toasted maple oak, dried black tea leaf. This one demands attention.
1 x 1.5 oz Domaine du Cardinat "Fulfill the Dream" 1987 (37 Years, 121 Proof)
Caramel wrapped in balanced oak, red hot spice, stone fruit medley, fruit compote. The highest proof in the flight—feel how alcohol carries flavor.
1 x 1.5 oz Maison Aurian "TBD" 1985 (40 Years, 98 Proof)
Butterscotch, berries, rich oak, menthol. Four decades distilled into elegance and restraint.
1 x 1.5 oz Domaine Du Carpoulat "Duflo's Treasure" 1974 (50 Years, 101.6 Proof)
Tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pound cake, cedar, old leather, maple. Half a century in cask. The finish alone is worth the price of admission.
The Club's First Armagnac Tasting: We're entering new territory together. No assumptions, just discovery.
Terroir Exploration: Six producers, five distinct vineyard sites across Gascony. Taste how soil, climate, and tradition shape brandy differently than bourbon or Scotch.
Age Progression: From 23 to 50 years. Track how time, oxidation, and oak transform grape-based spirits over decades most distilleries won't risk.
Single Barrel Potential: This tasting gauges interest in a future single barrel selection. Your feedback shapes what comes next.
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
🎙 Host: Dan Hakker, OADE Founder
📧 RSVP: Zoom link will be emailed after purchase
Dan will walk through each expression, explain regional differences in Armagnac production, and discuss how grape varietals and distillation methods create flavor profiles bourbon drinkers might not expect.
During the event, we'll discuss whether The Prime Barrel should select a single cask Armagnac. Your tasting notes and feedback directly influence this decision. If interest runs high, we'll move forward with Dan to identify a barrel worth bottling.
Jump into The Prime Barrel Discord for real-time reactions, tasting notes, and comparisons. Share which vintage spoke to you and why—the conversation continues long after the Zoom call ends.
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