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If you\u2019re concerned about the cost of the whisky crisis then read on as we\u2019ve got some alternatives from France that offer masses of wood-aged complexity but at a much more reasonable price than single malt Scotch. Here are six Armagnacs for whisky lovers.<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the big topics on whisky<\/a> twitter, after Nick Morgan\u2019s latest article<\/a>, is the ever-increasing cost of single malt whisky. I\u2019ve noticed that many whisky lovers are looking for alternatives and increasingly that means leaving the whisky category altogether and heading to France. We\u2019ve been banging the drum for ages at the extraordinary value, complexity and sheer individuality in Armagnac<\/a> (it\u2019s worth reading our guide<\/a> to the region), and, you might be surprised, in Cognac<\/a> too. If you like your whisky spicy and powerful, oaky and full of dried fruit or light and fruity, Armagnac can do all this, and at a price that will make your bank manager very happy. Should you have a bank manager like it’s the 1970s or something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All very well but what does Bill Linnane think<\/b><\/h5>\n

Top Irish whisky writer Bill Linnane<\/a> has been delving into this fascinating category. He told us: <\/span>“I wouldn’t say I had become bored of whisky but there was a kind of fatigue that had set in, and I was tired of buying something new from a distillery I hadn’t tried before and finding that it wasn’t new enough. I think I just wanted a change. I was also drawn to the idea of Armagnac as a kind of underdog to Cognac. Once I started looking into it I could see there was great value in the category, so I bought a bottle and was really impressed – it wasn’t unlike some whiskies I had tried in terms of flavour profile, but it had that je ne sais quoi I was looking for. There was this delicious otherness to it. Since then I’ve found myself buying less whisky and more Armagnac, and I have yet to try one that is anything less than excellent.”<\/span><\/p>\n

So there you go. Pretty persuasive, we think. So without further ado, here are <\/span>six Armagnacs for whisky lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Domaine Tariquet Le L\u00e9gendaire<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you want to taste how different Cognac and Armagnac can be, then this is the place to start. A blend of three of the main varieties folle blanche, baco, and ugni blanc, this is massively flavoured. We think it would appeal particularly to lovers of Islay single malts or rye whiskey. You have been warned, this is sturdy as hell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nose is fiery and spicy with tobacco and woody notes. Then on the mouth the spice party continues with chillies, black pepper and floral notes leading to a surprisingly smooth finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Delord 25 Year Old Bas-Armagnac<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Can you imagine what this would cost if it was a single malt Scotch whisky? 25 years in oak! Delord has amazing depth in stock with a range of age statements and vintage releases which would make most whisky companies very jealous. The bottles look great too, with their wax seals like something out of the Da Vinci Code<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like getting into a 1920s Rolls Royce – furniture polish, leather and tobacco with sweeter notes like caramel and dried apricot. The palate is similarly opulent with layers of chocolate, dried fruit and oak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Janneau VSOP<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Janneau<\/a> is about the nearest thing you\u2019ll get to a big brand in Armagnac. The firm even advertises sometimes, like Cognac. The VSOP is a great place to start offering a lot of flavour for the money. Unusually for the region, Janneau used double distillation rather than the more usual short column (see header photo) used by most producers. If you\u2019re looking to make a Brandy Sour<\/a> or a Horse\u2019s Neck<\/a>, then look no further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tobacco and dried fruit on the nose, then take a sip and it\u2019s creamy smooth with a nice wine-like tang and almonds on the finish. Good stuff, lots going on but also an easy drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Baron de Sigognac 1986<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Baron de Sigognac<\/a> VS competes with Janneau VSOP for my favourite mixing Armagnac but when you go up the scale from this producer then the magic really starts. Vintage dated Armagnac is ridiculously underpriced. Heartbreaking for the producers but good news for you. Buy all you can. This is incredible.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brown sugar, burnt sugar, and dried apricot on the nose. It\u2019s very full-bodied with wood tannins, burnt caramel, chocolate and Christmas cake and yet with a freshness that dances on the tongue. Absolutely stunning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Darroze Grands Assemblages 12 Year Old\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Marc Darroze<\/a> is the Indiana Jones of Armagnac. He goes around the region looking for treasures which he bottles under single estate labels. But he also blends brandies as part of the Grand Assemblages range. This might seem like a lot for a 12-year-old but once you\u2019ve had a taste, you wouldn\u2019t part with this bottle if someone offered you a sip from the Holy Grail.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gorgeous creamy custard nose. Stone fruit on the palate, baking spice, aromatic and elegant. Gorgeous and profound. I could not stop tasting this.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Six<\/p>\n

Semp\u00e9 18 Year Old Bas Armagnac\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

A new producer to Master of Malt but Semp\u00e9<\/a> dates back to 1934 when it was founded by\u00a0 Abel Semp\u00e9. We now stock a full range of Armagnacs from this producer including some vintage expressions, an excellent VSOP and a Floc de Gascogne – a blend of grape juice and brandy like Pineau des Charentes. This 18-year-old, however, was the pick of the bunch for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menthol and tobacco with orange, peel, dark chocolate, toffee and leather. This is dry and full-bodied with a little wood tannin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Header photo shows the traditional Armagnac still at Domaine Tariquet, photo courtesy of Domaine Tariquet.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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