{"title":"Born in 1999: Vintage Armagnac and Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003e1999 sits at the end of a century, and spirit distilled that year carries the date on the label. As a 27th birthday gift it is specific in a way that a generic bottle never is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach vintage is drawn from one year alone and never blended, so every release is finite by nature. Once the cask is emptied the vintage cannot be repeated. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@liquorwinecave.com.au\"\u003eorders@liquorwinecave.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e about years not listed here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"st-james-rhum-agricole-1999-single-cask-42-9-700ml","title":"St James Rhum agricole 1999 Single Cask 42.9% 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn extremely limited series in which each bottle contains rum from a single cask. The casks used are selected for their ability to provide the desired roundness and strength during the extended ageing process of over 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSAINT JAMES “Single Cask” rum reflects a selection based on exceptional years for Martinique AOC rum. 1999 was an optimum year for the harvest, offering a rum enriched with aromas of sweet ripe fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEight casks and ten long years of controlled ageing have achieved a fabulous Martinique Agricole rum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColour: Clear and bright with dark mahogany glints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNose: The nose is marked by intense aromas against a warm background. Notes of roasted coffee and chocolate on a woody base, against a background of fruity, spicy notes of dried fruit and nutmeg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalate: Ample and rich on the palate. Stone fruits come through with strong rounded notes of roasted coffee.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e","brand":"St James","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548563738783,"sku":"STJ1999single","price":302.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/st-james-rhum-agricole-1999-single-cask-429-700ml-477632.jpg?v=1712806038"},{"product_id":"paul-giraud-cognac-heritage-1999-40-700ml","title":"Paul Giraud Cognac 1999 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe new kid of the range has, like all the little ones, been the subject of special attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI thought it would be interesting to age the last year of the century in a separate and unique cellar. The entire 1999 harvest has aged in the cellar of Villeneuve-Haut, slightly less humid than those of Montendres. It was bottled at the end of 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAromatically, it is the bridge between the flower of Napoleon and the fruits of the old reserve (X.O.). The aroma of Napoleon's vine flower intensifies and becomes more captivating; the fruity side of the old reserve appears. This combination of aromas, as well as the aging in dryer cellars, give a higher liveliness and make it a more \"intense\" cognac. Its success with our amateur customers confirms us in the style of the house: single year and single vintage cognac.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Paul Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548594049183,"sku":"PG99","price":310.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/paul-giraud-cognac-1999-40-700ml-209070.jpg?v=1712806818"},{"product_id":"darroze-1999-pouteou-gba-48-8-200ml","title":"Darroze 1999 Pouteou Grand Bas Armagnac 48.8% 200ml","description":"Grape variety: 40% baco, 20% ug bl 20% col, 20% mad bl. Age of vines: 5 to 50 years for baco,\r\n15 to 20 years for others.\r\nGolden colour with darker tints. Fruity flavours (plum, fig, quince), toffee and dry fruits (almonds, nuts). On the palate, tannins are round. We feel again some fruity flavours (plum, fig) and spicy (pepper, nutmeg, cloves). Long in the palate.","brand":"Francis Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548597424287,"sku":"DAR1999POUTEOU200ml","price":87.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/Darroze1999PouteouGrandBasArmagnac48.8_200ml-960970.jpg?v=1714554952"},{"product_id":"christian-drouin-calvados-vintage-1999-42-700ml","title":"Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 42% 700ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 is a premium, aged spirit made from the finest handpicked apples from the Normandy region of France. This exquisite 700ml bottle is a true reflection of the art and expertise of Christian Drouin, one of the most renowned Calvados distillers in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Calvados has been aged for over 20 years in oak barrels, giving it a deep, rich amber color and a complex, nuanced flavor profile. The nose is filled with delicate aromas of ripe apples, followed by notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. On the palate, it is smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of baked apple, toffee, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 42% ABV, Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 is a bold and flavorful spirit that can be enjoyed on its own as a sipping drink or paired with a variety of desserts, cheese, or fruit. It is an ideal gift for connoisseurs of fine spirits or anyone who appreciates the art of distilling. Indulge in a glass of this exceptional vintage Calvados and experience the essence of Normandy in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Drouin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45003841339551,"sku":"LAURdrouin1999","price":334.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/christian-drouin-calvados-vintage-1999-42-700ml-743113.jpg?v=1712280088"},{"product_id":"darroze-1999-grand-bas-armagnac-pouteou-49-3-700ml","title":"Darroze 1999 Grand Bas Armagnac Pouteou 49.3% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe palate is enriched with plums, figs, and quince, accompanied by toffee and almonds. This results in a long, rounded taste with more plums and figs, enhanced by notes of pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Francis Darroze, an esteemed authority in the industry, maintains that the desired balance of flavors, tannins, and alcohol is only achieved after 15 years of aging in oak casks. The bottling date is always specified to verify the true age of the Armagnac. The Darroze family takes pride in their refusal to blend their eau-de-vies, ensuring that each Bas-Armagnac in their \"Unique Collection\" is distinct and exceptional. Approximately 30 different estates contribute to this impressive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francis Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696847409311,"sku":"DAR1999POUTEOU700ML","price":265.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/Darroze1999Pouteou700ml-908519.jpg?v=1726907113"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorwinecave.co.nz\/collections\/born-in-1999.oembed","provider":"Liquor Wine Cave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}