Chateau De laubade XO Bas Armagnac (750ml)

Armagnac from the Gascony region of southwestern France, Château de Laubade is made through single distillation in a copper alembic still, a gentler method than cognac's double distillation that preserves more of the fruit character from the wine. The XO designation indicates a minimum age requirement, with the youngest spirits in the blend spending at least a decade maturing in oak.

This shows as a spirit with deep amber color and layered warmth. You'll find dried fruit, toasted nuts, and spice throughout, with a softer, rounder texture than you might expect from its age and proof. Sip it neat to appreciate the complexity, or pour it into a snifter where it opens slowly as it warms in your hand.