Hine Rare French Cognac, Smooth & Elegant Fine Champagne Cognac, Best Enjoyed Neat, Rare Hine Cognac, Grande & Fine Region Grapes, Fruity & Floral Cognac, 70cl, 40% ABV

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The particularity of these eaux-de-vie is the slow ageing process in damp British cellars until they reach full maturity.

Here, the aim is not to mask the flavours with dominant woody tones, but to enhance them as part of a delicate exchange between the eau-de-vie and oak staves. The house of Hine stands on the banks of the River Charente and, it is in its dark, ancient cellars that their unrivalled collection of cognac reserves gently age in mature oak casks under the supervision of Hine's Cellar Master, Eric Forget. Hine owns 80 acres of vines in Grande Champagne that supply 20% of their Grande Champagne needs, allowing a strict control from field to bottle. Lively notes of ripe apricot and yellow fruits are combined with an intense nose of flowers and mild spices.With flavours of ripe apricot, succulent melon and roasted nectarine, this Cognac is best enjoyed neat but works equally well in classic and celebratory cocktails. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement.

Hine's philosophy of creating the highest quality Cognacs respects the Maison’s heritage and terroir and they have been the sole official supplier of Cognac to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II since 1962. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Strikingly smooth to taste and beautiful to behold in its iconic Bristol-blue glass bottle, this original, multi-award-winning 6 O’clock Gin was born in 2010, perfected from an old family gin recipe.uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. We treat all personalised bottles individually, taking our time and experience to set out your message to create the most impactful bottle decoration possible. Created in 1763, Hine Cognac is more than 250 years old; it is proudly one of the oldest houses in the region.

A terrific Cognac from Hine, Rare is classed as Fine Champagne, meaning that the eaux-de-vie used are all from the Grande or Petite Champagne areas, with at least 50% from Grande Champagne. All the elements of this sophisticated liquid have been aged for more than a decade, developing hints of chocolate and baked apple, and aromas of spices and liquorice. It's light and fresh with floral notes of jasmine, acacia, iris, apricot and vanilla and it's velvety smooth on the palate. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers.This is a very natural product and is probably the only Amaretto available in the UK actually made with almonds. Founded in 1763, Hine Cognacs are highly regarded around the world for their quality and complexity – from the entry-level H By Hine to the prestige cuvée Talent. The House of Hine has two birth dates: 1763, when the distillery was founded on the right bank of the river Charente, and 1817, when Thomas Hine gave his name to this House. Wandering across the Paradis and Chai des Millésimes, you will discover the singularities of the Hine House, sole official cognac supplier to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.

The liquid is then separated from the ‘almond mulch’ giving on the one hand almond flavoured brandy and on the other alcoholic almonds.Or simply over ice with tonic, cider or ginger ale, garnished with a twist of lime, cucumber or rosemary. It's a blend of several Grande and Petite Champagne Eaux-de-vie with most being older than the minimum 4 years of age.