1980s Hennessy Privilege VSOP Glenrothes

1980s Hennessy Privilege VSOP GlenrothesAn old bottling of Hennessy's VSOP Cognac. One of the 'big four' producers in the region, the house's cognacs are highly regarded and we estimate this bottle dates from the 1980s. Incredibly smooth oak hints without bite. Raisin. Sweet & light, no heat till it's gone. Surfing on a booze kite. Rich, leathery, smooth, sweet. Colour: Amber (caramel). Nose: Raisins, liquid caramel, then melon and peach liqueurs, plus a wee notes of old middle range sweet

The Armagnac is then stored in black oak casks until the Cellar Master deems it ready

star fruit

Mouth: Fat

Very elegant and very expressive

The chieftains and nobles of Ireland's ancient clans drank heather wine for centuries

Pastis takes anise

Each sip guarantees a sensation of gentle warmth that gradually becomes slightly spicy

and subtle spices

the clear spirit is aged in oak barrels for up to a year

from cask 54

before being skilfully blended to produce a whisky that has a rich fruity sweet toffee taste

hints of redcurrants