Armagnac Domaine Pouy 1998, 25 years, Club Members Edition No. 2

Tasting Notes:

“We do love our Ténarèze. Alas, Domaine Pouy has been closed for some fifteen years now. Colour: reddish amber. Nose: I must be dreaming, something’s surely happening in the skies above WF HQ—this time I’m finding a distinct modern Macallan character, I swear. Raisin rolls, prominent but polished oak, discreet sherry, notes of moss, ferns, tobacco… I may need to consult a doctor. With water: in come beeswax, candle drips, orgeat, pollen and a stunning orange marmalade. Mouth (neat): no doubt about it, this is veering full-on towards a glorious… cognac. No kidding! Vineyard peaches, various honeys, very ripe apricots, mirabelles, quinces… With water: perfect. A rather soft and seductive Ténarèze, exquisitely balanced. Finish: not very long but slightly earthier, and what a lovely patch of earth it is. Comments: excellent Macarmagnac, highly civilised, a proper crowd-pleaser.”

Note: SGP:551 - 89 points.
Source: whiskyfun.com

So what does it taste like?
Here are the notes of Edward Bates:

Nose: Very expressive, with bright fruit and spice and well-integrated wood aromas. Quite gentle and exceptionally well balanced, with an aroma that invites extended contemplation.

Palate: Nicely integrated, with an excellent transition from the nose. Very unctuous, offering a pleasant coconut sweetness that gives way to a big, chewy caramel and toffee finish.

Finish and Summary: Long, dry, and complex, with layers that unfold all the way to the end.