Cognac Sponge Heritage N.88 - 1988

Tasting Notes

Producer Tasting Note

"This is a dangerously easy, relaxed and chilled out example of Fins Bois, with abundant green and yellow fruits, grassy notes, citrus, honey and a perfect balance of power and freshness on the palate. "

91pts Whisky Fun

"I wonder if it's not malt enthusiasts, who are now adding the grand cognacs from certain houses to their collections, that have made Fins and Bons Bois popular. Honestly, just a few years ago, very few of them were offered as 'single cru.' But that's great! Colour: bright gold. Nose: a very refreshing cognac, starting with wildflowers (woodruff once more, honeysuckle too) on the nose, and going on with our beloved quinces, mirabelles, bergamots and peaches. Pretty delicate, very lovely. In the old days, we would have added 'a little feminine', just to give you some historical perspective. Right. Mouth: perfect, chiseled simplicity. Acacia honey, quince syrup, tangerines, mangos, tiny touch of mint. Incredible – and dangerous – drinkability. Finish: calling for more, that's the problem. In Alsatian, we would say it is very 'süffig'. Comments: if you'd like to recreate this, just blend 1/3 Littlemill, 1/3 Rosebank and 1/3 Balvenie. But between us, it would be much cheaper and quicker to just buy a bottle or three of this dazzling petit Fins Bois by our friend l'éponge. SGP:641 - 91 points."