Both are VSOP-grade brandies aged a minimum of four years

Sturdy tannins and a peppery

which typically relies on multi-vineyard and multi-region blending

The acidity carries through evenly

unhurried neat pours — the complexity of 13- to 16-year-old whiskey at near barrel proof unfolds best at room temperature with minimal dilution

Chateau de Lacquy 17 Year Armagnac 750ML italian-whites Both are VSOP-grade brandies agedChateau de Lacquy 17 Year Armagnac 750ML is a Bas Armagnac brandy aged 17 years, bottled at 43. 5% ABV with no water reduction. Produced on a family estate in Gascony using a wood fired copper still dating to 1939, this expression reaches the bottle at its natural barrel strength with no added bois, sugar, or coloring. The house has earned an exceptional distinction from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) on two separate occasions.