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Armagnac Hontambère 2012 / Pouchégu 1998

The latest armagnacs from Hontambère / Rac Spirits arrived. The first one is their own production, a Hontambère 2012 . This is 100% Folle Blanche, matured in a dry cellar for 14 years. We already tried 2013 before.Next up is one of the Pouchégu casks, this time a 1998. Check some of their previous releases .  Armagnac Hontambère 14 yo 2012 (50,6%, OB 2026, cask H16, 400 btl.) Nose: a nice combination of citrus notes, eau-de-vie from mirabelles, a touch of greens and then also nougat and walnuts. Then also marmalade, hints of heather and a bit of white pepper. Mouth: apples aplenty (fresh and cider apples), with grapes, berries and some tannic / peppery power. A bit of an eau-de-vie style. There's some rustic character, but also brightness and a nice juicy edge. Mid-palate I'm getting a toffee note and light vanilla, which evolves towards herbs and liquorice, with a pleasant bitter citrus edge. Finish: medium length, oak spice comes forward, a little verbena and liquorice.I believe