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- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Hardy Cognac
- Age 2-12 Year Old
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
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vanilla
Hardy
Cognac Legend 1863
(0.75l,
40%*)
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price
$59.99
Back in the mid 1800s, Anthony Hardy — an Englishman — fell in love with northern France and Cognac. After decades of flirting with the region as an importer of Cognac into England, he eventually moved there, changed his name from Anthony to Antoine, and opened up his own Cognac distillation house (a “Maison”). Hey… follow your passions, right? Today, Maison Hardy produces a few lovely Pineaus and a wide range of Cognacs from the middle price points all the way up to some truly fantastic artistic expressions arrayed in fine crystal decanters.
Hardy Legend 1863 is named for the year in which the Hardy Distillery was founded. It’s a lovely blend of Hardy Cognacs made from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes raised in limestone soils within three of the seven producing districts — Petits Champaign, Fins Bois, and Borderies. The Spirit is aged in lightly-toasted Limousin oak barrels from two to twelve years. It is a wonderful, approachable, award-winning example of Hardy’s expertise and we would have a dram whenever there is a bottle open to pour.
- Category Cognac
- Country France
- Region Cognac
- Distillery Hardy Cognac
- Age 2-12 Year Old
- Style Cognac
- Alcohol 40%*
Appearance / Color
Medium Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The bouquet is light and floral with notes of cappuccino and vanilla with a hint of citrus zest.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
On the palate you’ll fine café latte, orange marmalade, and jasmine.
Finish
The finish is medium length, smooth, and lightly sweet.
Medium Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The bouquet is light and floral with notes of cappuccino and vanilla with a hint of citrus zest.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
On the palate you’ll fine café latte, orange marmalade, and jasmine.
Finish
The finish is medium length, smooth, and lightly sweet.
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Hardy
Cognac Legend 1863
Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
At the end of the 18th century, Hardy developed trades with Russia, making them fall in love with Cognac. The love for all things Cognac has been going strong in Russia ever since.
There are three different qualities of Cognac recognized by law: V.S. (very special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and X.O. (Extra Old).
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.
There are three primary grades of Cognac recognized by law: V.S., V.S.O.P., and X.O, but we also know Napoléon, XXO, and Hors d'âge.
At the end of the 18th century, Hardy developed trades with Russia, making them fall in love with Cognac. The love for all things Cognac has been going strong in Russia ever since.
There are three different qualities of Cognac recognized by law: V.S. (very special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and X.O. (Extra Old).
Rancio is a highly desirable nutty flavor usually found in extra-aged fortified wines (Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala …) and fruit-based Spirits, namely Cognacs, Calvados, and Armagnac. It appears in Cognac after roughly 10 years of maturing in oak casks, becoming more intense over the years.
Believe it or not, the French aren’t all that fond of Cognac. In fact, they export nearly 90% of their production.
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