{"title":"Born in 2005: Vintage Armagnac and Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 21st birthday is the classic occasion for a bottle with the year on it, and spirit distilled in 2005 fits precisely. Vintage Armagnac from 2005 has spent its whole life in oak alongside the person it is bought for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintages are single years and never blends, so a 2005 bottle is exactly that and nothing else. When the cask behind a vintage is finished, the year is no longer available. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@liquorwinecave.com.au\"\u003eorders@liquorwinecave.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a year that is not on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jean-boyer-glentauchers-2005-whisky-43-700ml","title":"Jean Boyer Glentauchers 2005 Whisky 43% 700ml","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColour: Pale gold\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNose: Typical fresh and preserved fruits, especially peaches and apricots, with a layer of roasted nuts (praline) and raisins. Mirabelle tarte, a note of rose petals, a touch of each as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalate: Very good, on similar notes of cakes and tartes, baked peaches, raisins, chocolate, Turkish delights, and touches of burnt cakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish: Medium, rather fresh. Bitter chocolate, notes of baked pears, a touch of heather honey\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jean Boyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548592083103,"sku":"JBGLENTAUCHERS2005","price":198.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/products\/jean-boyer-glentauchers-2005-whisky-43-700ml-882743.jpg?v=1709014308"},{"product_id":"habitation-st-etienne-2005-highland-finish-44-500ml","title":"Habitation St Etienne Rum 2005 Highland Finish 44% 500ml","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter 6 years aging in oak barrels in the great tradition of aged HSE rum, this vintage agricole rum has spent an additional 12 months maturing in Highland Single Malt whisky barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe initial bouquet opens with menthol aromas which give way to white flesh fruit. Swirling awakens subtle hints of green almond and orange blossom. The flavour’s refreshing attack allows notes of smoked oats, nectarines, mint humbugs and spices typical of aged rhum to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Habitation St Etienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548593918111,"sku":"HAB2005HIGHLAND500ML","price":184.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/products\/Habitation-St-Etienne-Rum-2005-Highland-Finish-44_-500ml-Liquor-Wine-Cave-1664912321-504569.jpg?v=1668485758"},{"product_id":"darroze-2005-paguy-gba-49-7-200ml","title":"Darroze 2005 Paguy Grand Bas Armagnac 49.7% 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarroze bottles each armagnac in its Collection Unique from a single estate and a single year, with no blending of domains or vintages and no reduction with water, so the spirit keeps its natural strength. This one comes from Domaine de Paguy, grown by the Darzacq family on sandy soils at Betbezer d'Armagnac in the Bas Armagnac, and distilled from the 2005 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seven hectare vineyard is planted to 45% Baco, 45% Ugni Blanc and 10% Folle Blanche. The wine was run through a continuous still at 53% and aged in regional oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold. The nose is fresh, with orange peel, dried apricot, acacia honey and fine spice in the form of vanilla and mint. In the mouth it is mellow and complex, with undergrowth, ripe fruit and liquorice, and a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare other estates and years in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/liquorwinecave.com.au\/collections\/darroze-armagnac-vintage-collection\"\u003eDarroze vintage collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francis Darroze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548597588127,"sku":"DAR2005PAGUY200ml","price":78.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/darroze-2005-paguy-grand-bas-armagnac-497-200ml-112065.jpg?v=1709643500"},{"product_id":"victor-gontier-calvados-domfrontais-2005-42-700ml","title":"Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2005 42% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictor Gontier is a Calvados producer at Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley in the Domfrontais, the pear country of southern Normandy, and this is a single vintage from 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appellation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calvados Domfrontais must be distilled from ciders containing at least 30% perry pears, in a single continuous run through a column still, and then aged at least three years in oak before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe style.\u003c\/strong\u003e That high share of pear alongside the apple gives softness, roundness and ripe fruit aromas, and Domfrontais quality is notably consistent. Older vintages tend to be more concentrated; this 2005 manages to taste mature and youthful at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with other Normandy bottles in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/liquorwinecave.com.au\/collections\/calvados\"\u003eCalvados collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victor Gontier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548611514527,"sku":"VG05","price":134.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/victor-gontier-calvados-domfrontais-2005-42-700ml-524993.jpg?v=1712806056"},{"product_id":"jm-rum-aoc-agricole-2005-42-4-700ml","title":"JM Rum AOC Agricole 2005 42.4% 700ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJM Rum AOC Agricole 2005 42.4% 700ml is a premium spirit that embodies the rich history and tradition of rum production in Martinique. This 700ml bottle contains a carefully crafted blend of rums from the JM distillery, which is renowned for producing some of the finest rums in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 42.4% ABV, this rum has a smooth and complex flavor profile that is best enjoyed as a sipping drink. The nose is filled with notes of tropical fruits, vanilla, and oak, followed by hints of spice and caramel. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of ripe fruit, toasted coconut, and cocoa, followed by a long, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJM Rum AOC Agricole 2005 is a testament to the skill and expertise of the JM family, who have been crafting exceptional rums for generations. This particular blend is made using the finest sugarcane and traditional methods of distillation, which give it a unique and distinctive flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhum JM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45003841241247,"sku":"JM2005","price":351.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/jm-rum-aoc-agricole-2005-424-700ml-396845.jpg?v=1713311902"},{"product_id":"saint-james-rhum-agricole-2005-51-8-700ml","title":"Saint James Rhum Agricole 2005 51.8% 700ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" aria-label=\"Translated text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjn75ms1eyGAxV83DgGHRs4A5cQ3ewLegQIBRAU\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThis latest opus from the Cellar Master’s collection Saint James brilliantly closes the tribute to the “Grands Crus” of the Distillery. Its rarity is the result of a controlled distillation of the pure juice of cane and prolonged aging of sixteen years in medium tropical without topping or reduction. A Great Rum from Martinique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark mahogany. Sandalwood fragrances are carried by a very woody elegant. The attack of candied fruit opens little by little towards warm gourmet notes (cocoa and mocha) A controlled degree that allows the flavors to express themselves with finesse. A fat mouth marked that offers exceptional length. The benchmark year 2005 marked by a dry climate. Distilled in a traditional Creole column. Aged and bottled in our cellars in Sainte-Marie. Put in barrels 12\/20\/2005 in 320L French oak. 16 years without reduction or tooling. Light filtration. 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The distillation, an essential and fascinating step in the creation of Armagnac takes place in the heart of winter. We are one of the only Armagnac houses using the two methods of distillation; the continuous distillation method that is typical for Armagnac and the double distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62322891161759,"sku":"DELO2005","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2322\/1151\/files\/delord-2005-bas-armagnac-40-700ml-541812.webp?v=1750388618"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorwinecave.com.au\/collections\/born-in-2005.oembed","provider":"Liquor Wine Cave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}