What is VSOP Armagnac?
Very Superior Old Pale (*): Very superior quality, old and pale. This is the precise translation for this category hailing from traditional Anglo-Saxon traders. French regulations stipulate that a VSOP Armagnac is made from a blend of eaux-de-vie of which the youngest has been aged for at least 4 years in oak.
Is Armagnac a Cognac or brandy?
Though Armagnac and Cognac are both are brandies distilled from wine, Armagnac is distilled once while Cognac is distilled twice. Only four specific French grape varieties are used to make Armagnac: Baco, Folle Blanche, Colombard, and Ugni Blanc.
Is Armagnac more expensive than Cognac?
In the unaged segment, Blanche armagnac is as expensive as premium vodka, gin, and tequila. While in the aged segment, Armagnac is less expensive than Cognac and premium whiskies.
Is Armagnac a whiskey?
It is the oldest spirit distilled in France, dating all the way back to the 14th century. As a type of brandy, Armagnac is made by distilling wine (made from white grapes) and maturing in oak casks for an often-considerable length of time. So what do I love about Armagnac? For one, it’s very “whisky-like”.
Is Armagnac a rum?
A centuries-old type of brandy from the Gascony region of Southwest France, Armagnac is a white-wine-based liquor traditionally distilled once using a column still known as an alembic armagnaçaise, then aged in oak barrels.
Is Armagnac a whisky?
Is all Armagnac a brandy?
Armagnac (/ˈɑːrmənjæk/, French: [aʁmaɲak]) is a distinctive kind of brandy produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France.
How long will Armagnac last once opened?
1 to 2 years
If you have opened it, it is best to keep it for 1 to 2 years maximum, otherwise the oxidation, although low, due to air entering the bottle, can change the taste.
Does Armagnac get better with age?
Just like scotch and bourbon, Armagnac stops aging once it’s removed from its wood casks and placed in glass bottles. No matter how long you save grandpa’s special bottle of XO, the liquid in the bottle will never improve.
How do you drink Armagnac brandy?
Old Armagnac is generally enjoyed as after-dinner liqueur, at the end of a meal, served neat. It is best to enjoy it at room temperature, preferably in small glasses (6 to 9 cl) with a rather narrow rim to ensure aromas are concentrated. You can also warm the glass in your hand, to ensure this.
Should Armagnac be chilled?
It is best to enjoy it at room temperature, preferably in small glasses (6 to 9 cl) with a rather narrow rim to ensure aromas are concentrated. You can also warm the glass in your hand, to ensure this.