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    1.2 - Mezcal Alipus & Raymond Ragnaud Cognac

    en-usJune 18, 2019
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    About this Episode

    In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Mezcal Alipus Santa Ana Del Rio and Raymond Ragnaud Vieille Reserve Cognac. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below:

    Spirit A - Mezcal Alipus Santa Ana Del Rio (47.6% ABV)

    Appearance

    • Clarity: Clear
    • Intensity: Water-white
    • Color: Colorless
    • Suggested texture: Medium oily

    Nose

    • Condition: Clean
    • Intensity: Medium > Pronounced
    • Aroma characteristics: Agave, cilantro, fresh lemon peel, green olives, charred green bell peppers, smoked fish
    • Other notes: A citrus fruit freshness with very savory aromas
    • ABV: < 50%

    Palate

    • Sweetness: Dry
    • Texture: Smooth, Mouth filling
    • Intensity: Pronounced
    • Flavor characteristics: Char, green bell peppers, smoked fish, peppercorn
    • Other notes: Great balance from nose to finish, and many flavors persist through the finish
    • Finish: Long finish, very complex
    • ABV: < 50%

    Conclusion

    • Quality level: Outstanding
    • Blind guess: Mezcal Verde, 100% Agave



    Spirit B - Raymond Ragnaud Vielle Reserve Cognac (41% ABV)

    Appearance

    • Clarity: Clear
    • Intensity: Pale
    • Color: Amber
    • Suggested texture: Very oily

    Nose

    • Condition: Clean
    • Intensity: Medium
    • Aroma characteristics: Grapes, Raisin, over ripe red apples, grated almonds, grated orange zest (zing), a bit floral 
    • Other notes: Very sweet on the nose, almost overpowering, suggests added sugar
    • ABV: > 50%

    Palate

    • Sweetness: Dry > Odd-dry
    • Texture: Smooth, semi mouth filling
    • Intensity: Medium
    • Flavor characteristics: Grapes, ripe apples apples, almonds, hints of char, hints of leather
    • Finish: Medium, some complexity
    • ABV: < 50%

    Conclusion

    • Quality level: Very Good
    • Blind guess: VSOP/Napoleon Cognac (<10 years)


    If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

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