El Escoces Volante “El Puño Garnacha” France Rhône Valley Hermitage The XO is the result

The XO is the result of blending more than 30 different brandies

amazed by how these old

The nose pops with bright cherry

Or I can just drink it all

a velvety salted texture takes over finishing with a slight cinnamon touch

El Escoces Volante “El Puño Garnacha” France Rhône Valley Hermitage The XO is the resultIt fermented in concrete vats with extended maceration and aged in used, well seasoned 500 liter oak barrels. There is a spicy twist from the oak, but it's nicely integrated, as you have to be very careful to not overoak Garnacha. So, here the barrels utilized for aging are used and quite neutral. It has floral notes and a medium bodied palate but with clout. VARIETAL Garnacha