YEAR OLD BRANDY
07.04.20
HOGSWORTH is a farewell, a chapter coming to an end. Raj Peter Bhakta is departing from the whiskey world, but he is leaving an Islay mark on his newest spirited sensation. Armagnac carries rich notes of caramel from a long single distillation. Now imagine that exquisite profile with a kiss of seaside smokiness. It's a marriage of fruit with brine and sweet with savory.
Light nose before an initial wave of dried apricot. Palate brings in peaty smokiness from Islay casks. Flavor cascades as fruits change and caramel floats in between. Complex and continuous finish, reminiscent of initial fruitiness with just the shadow of peat and berry.
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07.12.20
REVIVAL is an embrace of the future. Blended by our Revivalist Society on the 4th of July, 2020, this barrel carries the greatest wisdom of the spirits world. It marries the best attributes of Armagnac and scotch, and the wedding is monumental. Revival contains the same vintages as Hogsworth, but new blend ratios highlight distinct tasting notes.
Sweet, honey nose before initial waves of winter berry and fig. Lighter smoke in the palate before gradual waves of plum, fig, and caramel. Complexity on the finish, redoubling the peat with a hint of mint.
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08.20.20
Named for King Arthur Pendragon, master of Excalibur, this barrel pays homage to discovery. Whether drawn from a stone or a cellar, it narrates the power within a mythic asset. Armagnac from France was our founder's. Our 50 Year blend can be yours.
Lovely nose of honey and butterscotch. Initial notes of floral citrus and vanilla, with just a hint of peat. Islay smoke enters later, circulating on the palate with a deep oakiness. Finish is spicy, with white pepper to complement final notes of caramel and plum.
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09.13.20
This barrel contains gratitude for the apprentice. Sir Galahad is Lancelot’s son, a late addition to Arthur’s Round Table. Nevertheless, he becomes a heroic knight in his own time, leading the quest for the Holy Grail and even besting death itself. Every company has dozens of young Galahads. With proper training, they can become great. We drink to these unsung heroes.
Sweet nose of tangerine, chocolate, and honey. Lemon zest on the attack, followed by our most powerful peat aspect yet and almost cinnamon spice. Dried fruit and chocolate cascades toward finish, which leaves lingering smoke and strong peat.
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11.15.20
PERCIVAL is for the visionary. Isolated in the forest until 15, this youth followed a legion of knights on foot to King Arthur’s court, earning a seat at the Table. There is power in perseverance, in never settling for “no,” despite the obstacles. The spirits of Percival herein have marched marathons for their goals.
Freshly sawn oak shavings and dried apricot on the nose. Dimly lit cigar lounge with rich cheesecake and candied strawberry. Grassy and sticky finish, with notes of tickling flame torching caramel and citrus jam.
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1.01.21
LOHENGRIN is a toast to humility. This man is the Swan Knight of Arthurian legend. Ferried by a swan-drawn boat to rescue a maiden, he mysteriously demanded his name never be revealed. This teaches us much about humility. The spirits in this barrel toast the modern heroes who ask for no recognition in return. This is true honor, after all.
Macerated strawberries and heavy oak on the nose. New shoe leather, smoldering cigar, and charred caramel. Banana split on a syrupy diner table. Persistent, mentholated finish of marzipan, apricot, and Islay peat.
OUR 6 STEP PROCESS
Blending and finishing is a true art. Raj happened to have his eureka moment when he stumbled upon an Armagnac that had been finished in a whisky barrel on account of a lost bet. Our win.
After 50+ years in oak, the Armagnac is placed into 30L glass containers called "bonbonnes" to stop the aging process and preserve the quality of the eau-de-vie.