Not one of the spirits that we head straight to but who could resist the chance to try three fantastic releases from the famous cognac house Delamain. Founded back 1n 1824(the same year as Macallan!) the house of Delamain has been releasing top range cognacs - their entry level selection is an XO - why bother with VSOP's! What we tried....
Delamain XO "Pale & Dry", 40%abv: A lovely grapey nose with touches of coffee and cream. On the palate more soft grapes and a long soft, silky finish.
Delamain Vesper, 40%abv: More fragrant and integrated than the XO, green grass and subtle oak too. To sip it is sooooo much smoother than the XO but it is a light bit tougher to pull out any distinctive notes but a beautiful drink none the less.
Delamain Reserve de la Famille, 43%abv: This is a single, vineyard, single cask cognac of around 50-60 years old. The nose was impressive with tobacco, soft oak, leather and touch of sulphur. On the palate it was sweet, rich, full of plums, raisins and more tobacco. Sweet oak and dried herbs come just at the finish. smooth and beautiful.
So three cognac and thumbs up all round - no wonder Pete looks so happy.
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