by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Cognac
Sweet caramel, butterscotch, honeysuckle and browned butter lead off in the nose. A rich, deeper, almost almond sugar note takes over on the palate, which is both compelling and direct as this is not a subtle Cognac. There is lemon citrus, resin, mandarin orange,... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 6, 2022 | Tequila
The nose is utterly captivating providing strong blue agave, slight sweetness, and oak aging. On the pallet the blue agave is noticeable, there’s a light spice and resin note that leads from the mid palate through to the finish. There is a lithe viscosity to this one... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 23, 2022 | Cognac
The Frapin family has been in the Cognac region since the late 1200s. Currently they control 240 hectares of vine planted in “crumbly chalk.” Each decision is made, “by the nose,” master distiller Patrice Piveteau told me when I visited. “I don’t like Cognac or... 
by Michael Cervin | May 27, 2022 | Liqueur
At first glance this creamsicle-colored beverage does little to impress. But one sip and you know this has any number of possibilities. On its own it’s not an overwhelming sweet mango flavor, but the creaminess and rum addition make this a delicious, if simple,... 
by Michael Cervin | May 27, 2022 | Tequila
Lighter in color than many reposados, Clase Azul has achieved something of a cult status since it’s start in 2000. They claim their blue agave is grown at one of the highest elevations in Jalisco, however, elevation is not the issue, it’s more about soil and plant...
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