L'Encantada 17yr Domaine de Pouy Bas-Armagnac - 2001

L’Encantada started as four friends buying small amounts of Armagnac for their restaurants from tiny estates, most depending on traveling distillers to stop by to distill the year’s harvest. One of their suppliers was retiring, offered the guys their remaining casks. The rest is history. These days, L’Encantada has become the most sought-after supplier of vintage, cask-strength Armagnac, leading the charge in the revitalization of Armagnac appreciation in the U.S. Some might say finishing Armagnac in rum casks is risky, but they need not worry. The best of both worlds combine to produce something singular. Funky Jamaican rum cake and savory rancio notes are in perfect harmony in this hot (57.30% ABV), enchanting spirit. An ice cube tames, bringing out even more complexities to wonder over while gazing at the palm trees.