BHAKTA 50 is a deeply aged blend of 8 rare Armagnac vintages, dated between 1868-1970 and finished in Islay whisky casks. The youngest spirit in the bottle is 50 years old, and the oldest reaches 152 years. It’s older than any whiskey on the market today; there’s simply nothing like BHAKTA 50 in the spirits industry.  

Given BHAKTA’s rarity and exquisite taste, stocks are incredibly limited. There are only 38 barrels of this line in existence. 

A rare release drawn from the Paradis cellars at the Château de Montifaud, this Cognac was the first to personally be distilled Louis Vallet (4th generation) which today stands a proud family treasure and trophy of the longstanding legacy each of the family's generations behold. After aging in a combination of red oak and particularly old Cognac barrels, Château de Montifaud Héritage Louis Vallet L50 Cognac the percentage of alcohol naturally reduced to 50%, it was then diluted over a period of 2 years down to 40%. This Grand Cru blend has been crafted exclusively from Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie laid down between 1935 and 1982, making it an exceptionally rare Cognac. 

-Supplier notes

Located in small village of Sainte Colombe de la Commanderie, on the terroir of Aspres, at the foothills of Mont Canigou, the last peak in the Pyrenees before the Mediterranean sea. Aspres means arid or dry in Cataln, depicting the chalky clay and schist soil of the region, which is the best terroir for vins doux naturels made of Grenache noir, Maccabeo and Grenache gris. Georges Mossé (1884 – 1964), the father of the current owner, decided to not sell the entire harvest each year but instead preserve some great vintages in oak after WWI. That’s why we are fortunate to have these exceptional wines in barrels.

-Importer notes (Martine's)

This Darroze bottling is devastatingly good, what old traditional Armagnac was meant to taste like. Unabashedly manly and earthy, with floral notes like a boutonni?re on a lapel and aromas of swirling cigar smoke. In the mouth, it's surprisingly fresh and fruity, balanced by dark coffee and fresh tobacco. Serious rancio on the midpalate, that continues on and on and on. Seamless and classic. 100% Baco grapes

100% Baco grapes

100% Ugni Blanc grapes

'Much of the distillation at Domaine de Laposte in Tenareze was carried out in the 70s, which is why we offer several vintages from that period; all different, but all retaining that special character, due to both the terroir and the Faget family know-how.'

Frosted Art Deco decanter. This cognac carries no age statement but is blended solely from barrels that are 30 years old (“no more, no less”) — very unusual in Cognac. Pure grande champagne eau de vie, from here on out. Feminine and delicate at first, the Cognac presents increasing notes of vanilla and butterscotch as it develops. Floral elements emerge on the finish, making for a very pretty and engaging spirit. A   Drinkhacker.com