Cyrano, distilled from white wine with roots dating from the 14th century, and crafted in very small quantities in Gascony, France. Land of troubadours, poets and musketeers.
"I love Armagnac. In cocktails, on the rocks, and in sips ...and also love drinking it straight from the barrel" Cyrano, 1650
Armagnac is one of the many fine gastronomic delights that the French offer the world.
While traditionally served "neat", Armagnac has proven to be a very mixable spirit enjoyed in such classic cocktails as the Sazerac, Sidecar and the Vieux Carré. Recently, Blanche (white) Armagnac has also been launched making it a perfect base for any classic or complex cocktail.
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Armagnac must be matured in oak barrels. Oak barrels are permeable and they absorb a significant amount of liquid over time. As much as 5% of the volume of the new spirit we put into a cask will be quickly absorbed into the thirsty wood when it is initially filled – but it does not stop there.
Armagnac is tasted like wine, in three steps and three parts of your body are used: eyes, nose and mouth.
Cyrano is a poet and a soldier, a brawler and an incurable romantic… a hero. The first among men and totally lost among women. Blessed with being brilliant at everything, cursed by having the biggest nose in all of France.
Cyrano is hopelessly in love with Roxane, but he is too ashamed to confess his love for fear of rejection, so instead becomes a protector, a confidante and friend.
Cocktail made by @black_birdy with Roxane Blanche Armagnac.