AE Dor No.5 / 1840 Vintage / Louis Philippe / Bot.1980s
- Distillery
- AE Dor
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £11000
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- This pre-phylloxera AE Dor No.5 Cognac from the 1840 vintage represents one of the oldest and rarest expressions from one of Cognac's most venerable producers, bottled in the 1980s. At 34% ABV, it offers ethereal complexity reflecting over a century of barrel maturation in conditions that no longer exist. Expect delicate fruit, floral notes, and the subtle burnt sugar character of extremely aged cognac, with remarkable freshness for its age. Reserved for serious collectors and connoisseurs of pre-modern spirits.
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✦ Neatly Summary
AE Dor No.5 / 1840 Vintage / Louis Philippe / Bot.1980s is a from AE Dor (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This pre-phylloxera AE Dor No.5 Cognac from the 1840 vintage represents one of the oldest and rarest expressions from one of Cognac's most venerable producers, bottled in the 1980s. At 34% ABV, it offers ethereal complexity reflecting over a century of barrel maturation in conditions that no longer exist. Expect delicate fruit, floral notes, and the subtle burnt sugar character of extremely aged cognac, with remarkable freshness for its age. Reserved for serious collectors and connoisseurs of pre-modern spirits.
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