Vallein Tercinier 50 Year Old Lot 65 55.4% 70cl Ming River a waxiness opens the palate

a waxiness opens the palate to reveal a more tangy fruit note with a touch of lemon and soft orange tones

with spiced pears and salted toffee caramel

a little spice underlies this incredible nose

cachaça is not dissimilar to agricole rum

Islay distillery Bruichladdich is known for its commitment to soil health

Vallein Tercinier 50 Year Old Lot 65 55.4% 70cl Ming River a waxiness opens the palateVallein Tercinier 50 Year Old Lot 65 An extraordinary Grande Champagne Cognac release here, distilled by Vallein Tercinier back in 1965 and bottled in 2015 for Polish firm Wealth Solutions. A legendary vintage, 1965 saw incredible conditions across the Cognac region, with many subsequent bottlings achieving high critics scores. This one is no different, being given 94 points by WhiskyFuns Serge back in 2024.