{"product_id":"ancetres-30yr-old-single-cask-cognac","title":"Ancêtres 30yr Old Single Cask Cognac","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCER HERITAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAISON DUDOGNON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Family-owned since 1776, this small producer in Lignières-Sonneville is the heart of Grande Champagne, Cognac's most prestigious growing region. Awarded gold medals dating back to the 1898 International Spirits Show in Paris, Dudognon is revered among collectors for their traditional methods and unaltered expressions. Currently operated by Claudine Dudognon and her husband Gerald, with just 10 hectares of vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT STORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional release represents the first and only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-cask, cask-strength Cognac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ever released by Maison Dudognon. A multi-vintage blend from 1990-1994, this rare Cognac was created through a direct partnership between Subtle Spirits and Charles Neal Selections, the premier importer of authentic, grower-produced French brandies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRADITIONAL PRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistilled on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewood \u0026amp; coal-fired Charentais pot still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (only 369 US gallons)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo computers or automation—all cuts are made by hand through distiller intuition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench oak staves air-dried on the property for 36+ months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo caramel coloring, sweeteners, or additives of any kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled in France at natural cask strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCLASSIFICATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30-Year Grande Champagne Cognac\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Ugni-Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 49.5% (natural cask strength)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Only 250 bottles produced worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manuka honey, pipe tobacco, gingerbread cookies, marzipan, roasted almonds, sandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and viscous with a strong backbone. Dried golden raisins, ginger, cigar leaf, honey, exotic spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Constantly evolving between bright fruit notes and savory potpourri spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUGGESTED SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest enjoyed in a Burgundy glass, which allows the complex aromas to fully develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Subtle Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50499103195318,"sku":"6ab2be8469ea9","price":374.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/9264\/0950\/files\/ScreenShot2025-05-05at10.04.57PM.png?v=1790099091","url":"https:\/\/www.bourbondirect.shop\/products\/ancetres-30yr-old-single-cask-cognac","provider":"Bourbon Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}