Post #178127 by Rum Numb Davey on Mon, Aug 8, 2005 2:47 PM

Mr Urban Tiki:

Salutations and Greetings my friend. Yes, Rancio is that "umami" of spirits sensations that cannot be described simply. In addition to aged cognac and rum, single malt whisky and mezcals can exhibit that "musty walnuts" aroma.
My favorite Cognacs (in order)

P. Frapin Cuvee Rabelais
Renault Bisquit Privilege d'Alexandre Grande Champagne
Delamain Tres Vieille Reserve de la Famille Grand Champagne
Pierre Ferrand Abel
Jean Fillioux Reserve Familiale
Guerbe XO Grande Champagne
Henessey "Richard Hennessey"
Martell Creation
Otard Extra (I used to broker Otard in the Eighties..good stand-by)
Ragnaud-Sabourin Le Paradis
Louis XIII (lots of hype, but still very good)
Meukow X0

You live around NYC Metro..you can find all of these at fine bottle shops. I have been mixing delicious Pineua des Charentes (dessert cognacs for the uninitiated) with Carribean Rhums for an aristocratic cocktail. quite delicious indeed.

See you in the Paradis!