Georgia On My Mind Batches #112-121
The batches in this coupe (Batches #112-121) wear their Southern charm on the sleeve. The nose opens on ripe peaches swathed in fresh cream, followed by the soft richness of butterscotch pudding. Spanish Turrón with toasted almonds adds a nutty sweetness, while a granola bar note lends texture and a nod to Saturday morning breakfast cereal. On the palate, delicate clementine blossoms lift the entry, floral and citrusy, before a crack of black peppercorn adds spice and edge to the mid-palate. Baked peach cobbler broadens the flavor, while marzipan rounds it all out with almond sweetness and a welcome touch of chew. As befits good Southern manners, the finish lingers gracefully, layered with ripe summer fruit, a dash of spice and nut, carrying forward the impression of whiling away a slow, Sunday afternoon on a breezy porch amongst friends and family.
Under the Boardwalk Batches #122-131
Batches #122-131 evoke the nostalgic days of walking into a candy store on the boardwalk where glass jars line the shelves and the air itself seems sugared. The nose brims with mille-feuille pastry and blackberry blossoms, edged with pink grapefruit, floral hops, and the faint bitterness of citrus pith. On the palate, things turn creamy and playful: egg custard laced with vanilla beans melds into the smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, before a bright splash of Mountain Dew fizzes across the tongue. The finish is layered and fun, indulgent yet light on its feet, like leaving the counter with a paper bag of surprises you can’t wait to open.
Long Weekend Batches #132-141
With the end of summer and a return to routine, Batches #132–141 carry the impression of one last, long weekend of carefree summer evenings. The nose is filled with peaches in heavy syrup, laid over a graham cracker pie crust, with a nostalgic thread of saltwater taffy weaving through. On the palate, fresh apricots step forward with brightness, quickly balanced by the savory richness of buttered grits. Birch syrup adds a woodsy sweetness, grounding the fruit with depth and roundness. The finish lingers with equal parts of a late summer orchard and a woodsy note of the autumn to come. Savory, and just a little rustic, these batches are squeezing every last drop out of a bountiful summer harvest before the season turns.
Mint Condition Batches #142-151
The batches of this coupe mere make their Armagnac influence known right from the start. With depth and contrast, the nose offers up dried apricot and grilled peaches alongside ripe pineapple, lifted by a surprising thread of cooling mint. A hint of Andes mints adds a confectionary edge, dark and fresh at once. On the palate, the experience broadens into a Grasshopper cocktail with crème de menthe, cacao, and dark rum weaving together with light stone fruit. The finish is layered and unusual, where orchard fruit meets chocolate and mint, leaving a cooling richness that lingers long into the night.
Autumn’s Nocturne Batches #152-161
Brimming with autumnal richness, batches #152–161 recall the comfort of a kitchen bubbling with brews of spice and sweets. The nose opens with dark brown baking spices, warm French toast drizzled in maple syrup, Granny Apple dumplings fresh from the oven, and candied grapefruit peels dipped in dark chocolate. The palate deepens the experience, layering pumpkin cheesecake crowned with lightly sweetened whipped cream, sticky cinnamon and raisin coffee cake, and the crisp snap of spiced ginger cookies. The finish carries these flavors forward in generous harmony, delivering length and warmth that endures.
Old Delhi Bazaar Batches #162-173
The batches of this coupe mere pay homage to the spice-laden markets of historical Old Delhi, rich with warmth and a dash of intrigue. Evoking the Indian dessert gulab jamun with its syrup perfumed with cardamom, cumin, and star anise, the nose presents as equal parts sweet and aromatic. The palate transitions to the familiar comforts of apple fritters, while savory bay leaves and freshly cracked peppercorns add a sharp, unexpected edge. Notes of orange studded with cloves round out the palate, weaving brightness and spice into the finish. The result is layered and distinctive – sweet, savory, and citrusy, with a complexity that invites one to ponder the line between indulgence and restraint.
Incense and Peppermints Batches #174-182
Unabashedly spiced and cooling, Batches #174-182 carry a sense of calming, ritual stillness. The nose is bold and aromatic, led by winter spearmint and candy cane before deepening into the resinous, smoky calm of temple incense. On the palate, the cool sweetness of crème de menthe unfolds alongside chocolate-covered cherries, before peppermint schnapps adds a sharp, bracing edge. The finish is long and crystalline, lingering with layers of mint, chocolate, and spice creating an austere, yet indulgent experience that creates a perfect dichotomy of freshness and smoky depth.
