Hine Early-Landed Cognac 1985 was landed in 1987 and bottled in 2002.

Hine began shipping cognac in cask to British connoisseurs in the 19th century. To this day, each vintage year, a small number of casks are sent to Bristol to mature in the house’s chalk cellars for a minimum of 20 years, and it is these casks that are referred to as early-landed.

The conditions for aging the cognac in England make for a more delicate, refined drink than the equivalent casks aged in France, displaying light floral and fruity aromas with subtle hints of wood. The vintage cognacs from Hine are produced exclusively from the Grande Champagne; vineyards designated as the highest quality in the region.

These cognacs are very rare, and only available in limited quantities.

“After the ageing in the damp and humid Bristol cellars, this very powerful and round eau-de-vie reveals a very good balance. On the nose and also on the palate, the typical aromas of orange peel and lime tree blossom are quite remarkable.“ hinecognac.com