Adet 1887 Cognac / Bot.1920s

Distillery
Adet
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£4500
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
Description
This 1887 vintage Cognac from Adet represents a remarkable snapshot of pre-phylloxera French brandy, bottled in the 1920s when such stocks were becoming increasingly precious. The bottle itself is a historical artefact, capturing the character of Cognac-making before the pest devastated European vineyards and forever altered brandy production. Such vintage spirits demand careful consideration of provenance and condition before tasting. For collectors and historians of spirits rather than everyday drinkers.

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Adet 1887 Cognac / Bot.1920s

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40%

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NAS

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Adet 1887 Cognac / Bot.1920s is a from Adet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, richly sweet and heavily oaked character — old wood, honey, vanilla, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

This 1887 vintage Cognac from Adet represents a remarkable snapshot of pre-phylloxera French brandy, bottled in the 1920s when such stocks were becoming increasingly precious. The bottle itself is a historical artefact, capturing the character of Cognac-making before the pest devastated European vineyards and forever altered brandy production. Such vintage spirits demand careful consideration of provenance and condition before tasting. For collectors and historians of spirits rather than everyday drinkers.

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