Laballe Bas Armagnac 1988 / Bot.2025
- Distillery
- Laballe
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £172
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Smokey, Leathery, Fresh Fruit, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This 1988 Laballe Bas Armagnac, bottled in 2025 at 45.4% ABV, combines spicy oak with gentle smoke and supple fruit character. Fresh herbs and leather notes weave through a bouncy mid-palate, while the aging in oak has built layers of subtle complexity. The single vintage format captures a specific moment in the spirit's evolution. An approachable Armagnac for those seeking French brandy with character and age.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1988 / Bot.2025 is a from Laballe (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — toasted, smokey, leathery, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1988 Laballe Bas Armagnac, bottled in 2025 at 45.4% ABV, combines spicy oak with gentle smoke and supple fruit character. Fresh herbs and leather notes weave through a bouncy mid-palate, while the aging in oak has built layers of subtle complexity. The single vintage format captures a specific moment in the spirit's evolution. An approachable Armagnac for those seeking French brandy with character and age.
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