350 L COGNAC BARREL 1976 - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Cognac/Cognac, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 350 l
AGE: 50 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 105 cm (Height)/81 cm (Ø Bilge)/66 cm (Ø Head)
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DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

50-YEAR-OLD 1ST-FILL COGNAC CASKS (VINTAGE 1976)
A treasure that appears only once in a lifetime: These exceptional 50-year-old Cognac casks come from the historic cellars of one of France’s most renowned Cognac houses – a house whose name has stood for perfection, tradition, and master craftsmanship for centuries.

Crafted from precious Limousin oak and filled with fine Cognac for the very first time in 1976, these tonneaux are among the rarest casks still in existence today. For more than half a century, they were carefully tended, gently moved, and stored in deep, cool cellars – until the moment they are now being emptied for the very first time.

Authentic 1st-fill anniversary casks from a single filling – absolutely unique on the market in this form. What is being offered here is not an ordinary batch of barrels, but an unrepeatable piece of Cognac history.

AROMATICS & CHARACTER
These casks carry the aromatic signature of five decades of maturation. During this long period, the Limousin oak developed particularly intense and complex notes:

- Deep aromas of candied fruits, plum compote, and dried apricots
- Warm spices such as cinnamon, clove, and a touch of nutmeg
- Elegant roasted and woody nuances reminiscent of old parquet, cigar boxes, and fine mocha
- Soft vanilla and caramel tones formed by the long union of Cognac and oak
- A subtle yet unmistakable hint of rancio, found only in Cognacs aged for many decades

These aromas lend any spirit, beer, wine, or maturation project an unparalleled depth and complexity rarely found on the market today.

WHY THESE CASKS ARE SO SPECIAL:
- Genuine 50-year anniversary casks (filled in 1976)
- 1st Fill – emptied for the first time, offering maximum aromatic intensity
- From the cellars of one of France’s largest and most prestigious Cognac houses
- Unique, non-reproducible rarities
- Historic Limousin oak with extraordinary expressive power

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