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	Armagnac (drink) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Armagnac (IPA [aRmaɲak]), the region of France, has given its name to its distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie, made of the same grapes as Cognac and undergoing the same aging in oak barrels, but with column still distillation.
		The Armagnac region lies between the Adour and Garonne rivers in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
		Armagnacs are aged for nearly the same period as Cognac, which has a significant impact on the grape once it has been distilled.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armagnac_(drink) (653 words)

	Spirits and Liqueurs
		The second grape spirit of France is Armagnac and is produced to the south-east of Bordeaux.
		Armagnac claims to be older than Cognac; first having been produced by the Moors in the 12th Century.
		The finest is the Bas Armagnac where wines are low in alcohol and high in acidity, give the best spirit and are often bottled and sold under single domain names with a vintage.
	www.wine-searcher.com /francais/recherche.htm (1364 words)

	Mixed-Drink.com - Brandy Information and History
		Napoleon is aged at least four years and for a brandy to be labeled vintage it must go directly from the aging cask to the bottle with the label showing the date and finally hors D'age which means it is too old to determine the age.
		Armagnac is similar to cognac with the most substantial difference being the distillation method.
		Armagnac is generally aged longer than cognac with its best years between the teens to mid-twenties (anything over thirty years is typically considered over-aged.) Armagnac is produced only in Gascony, France and distilled one time in a continuous copper still.
	www.mixed-drink.com /brandyinfo.html (377 words)

	The Armagnac region of South West France
		Armagnac, or rather the counts of Armagnac, the Albrets, were an important political force in France in the 14th, 15th and 16th Centuries, they created a political party opposed to the absolute power of the Monarchy and were responsible for the introduction of Protestantism into the South West of France.
		It was during their rule of Armagnac and Bearn that the local 'Eau-de-Vie' began to be commercialised and sold in the rest of France as 'Armagnac'.
		The Armagnac (drink) is a major export of France, with more than half the number of bottles produced annually going abroad (Japan, Great Britain, Germany and the USA being the major importers).
	www.touradour.com /history/armagnac.htm (249 words)

	The Sommelier: The Armagnac Primer
		The key technical difference between Armagnac and cognac is that the latter is distilled twice, whereas the former is distilled only once.
		In blended Armagnac, the label indicates the age of the youngest wine in the blend (there are usually many older vintages mixed in as well).
		A label that says VS means the Armagnac has spent a minimum of two years in cask; VSOP and Reserve labels indicate five years; XO and Napoleon are aged six years; and Hors d'Age means ten years or more.
	www.newyorkmetro.com /restaurants/articles/wine/sommelier/armagnac.htm (756 words)

	TWO FRESH...TWO FOLD! -- Armagnac
		Armagnac -- a rustic, beautiful, sunny region in Southern France -- is the birthplace of a brandy that many prefer to Cognac.
		Armagnac is aged in fl oak; Cognac is aged in white Limousin and Tronçais oak.
		Solomon has a nice suggestion, linked to Armagnac's special vintages (which Cognacs lack): "Everyone should drink a wine or spirit on their birthday that is the same vintage year as the year they were born." (Of course, the younger you are when you begin this tradition, the better.
	www.twofresh-twofold.com /writing/chisoc.links/armagnac.htm (1099 words)

	Happy Hour
		Armagnac is always aged in oak casks, for a period of time, before being bottled and sold.
		Armagnac's color is light to medium amber however, color is not an indication of quality since caramel maybe added to modify the color for commercial purposes.
		A drink that is served on the rocks in a highball glass with a mixer on the side.
	www.happy-hour.com /drinkdictionary.htm (9743 words)

	[ blueCOCKTAIL.COM ] drink recipes glossary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		armagnac: brandy from the Armagnac region of Gascony, France.
		Drambuie: a Scottish liqueur that is a concoction of Scotch, heather honey and herbs.
		orange-flower water: a particularly fragrant distillation of orange petals that is used sparingly to accent mixed drinks.
	www.nextdrink.com /glossary.asp (1793 words)

	Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - In Praise of Armagnac
		Most Armagnac brandies are somewhat harder, have more of an individual taste and, because they are aged and gain their flavor in barrels made from locally grown oak, have a darker color than most cognacs.
		Noted for its finesse, depth of flavor and dark, strong color, this Armagnac is considered one of the finest in the world and is known to be the favorite of several of Europe's royal families.
		The collection includes the Armagnacs of each of the 56 years between 1896 and 1972 that were declared to be vintage years.
	www.stratsplace.com /rogov/in_praise_of_armagnac.html (1046 words)

	123VOYAGE South West France: ARMAGNAC
		Armagnac may not be as well known as its bigger brother, Cognac, throughout the world of brandy drinkers but but among afficionados it is appreciated for its greater sophistication and subtleness.
		One reason for the relative obscurity of Armagnac is perhaps that with one exception it is still produced by myriad small `chais' which do not have the resources to commercialise it in the same way as the big names of Cognac.
		The Armagnac growing area is divided into three: Bas Armagnac, around Aire-sur-l'Adour and Eauze, which produces the most prestigious Armagnacs, the Ténarèze, (Nérac, Condom and Vic-Fezensac), which produces some highly perfumed spirits sometimes rather coarser, and the Haut Armagnac (Mirande, Auch and Lectoure) which produces very little Armagnac nowadays.
	www.123voyage.com /realsw/magazin/arm.htm (550 words)

	Restaurant Report - Armagnac
		Armagnac is aged in fl oak casks which are sourced in the local Monlezun Forest of Landes.
		Vintage Armagnac must be of the designated year and is stored in the cask until bottled with the vintage date on the label.
		ARMAGNAC, Appellation Controlee or BAS ARMAGNAC, Appellation Controlee -
	www.restaurantreport.com /features/ft_armagnac.html (2623 words)

	CPAmedia.com: Armagnac--"A Beaker Brim-Full of the Warm South"
		In the three Armagnac districts, the gentle sloping hills are covered with the vines which produce the grapes used in making armagnac and the local wines, mingled with acres of sunflowers and maize.
		Other photographs included views of the chais, the large buildings where the armagnac was stored and matured in its oak casks, together with the distilleries with their giant containers, the bottling plants, the packaging and transport departments.
		Armagnac production today--though still a small industry in comparison to Cognac--is prospering, and the aims are changing (though it is still the drink of hospitality par excellence throughout the ordinary homes of the region).
	www.cpamedia.com /articles/20020904_02 (1076 words)

	:: Mattoni Grand Drink ...A PLANET OF CONTEMPORARY COCKTAILS ::
		Never Armagnac is the "older" cousin of Cognac (both brandies, but Armagnac is about 200 years older), distilled only once it's produced from the highest-quality grapes.
		Armagnac can spend a century or more in a cellar without loosing its fire, finesse or elegance.
		The cellar of Armagnac Sempé, the best known Armagnac in the world, hold vintage dated treasures from the early 1900s to the present.
	www.mattonigranddrink.com /news.php?id=17 (217 words)

	Armagnac and Madeira - Club Stogie Cigar Discussion Forum
		The Armagnac is very similar to Cognac however it originates from a different much less known region of France.
		Armagnac is excellent, think of it as like Cognac without as much body.
		Armagnac goes great with a cigar and is a nice break from cognac if you are a big cognac driker.
	www.clubstogie.com /vb/showthread.php?p=362574 (589 words)

	South-west France - Lot-et-Garonne : Armagnac Brandy
		A stall on a local market will display bottles of "Eau de vie de Prune d'Ente", "Pruneaux à l'Armagnac", and "Vieille Armagnac", all matured in oak and sold at the farm.
		For the record, Armagnac is in fact France’s oldest brandy, first mentioned in 1461.
		A typical lunch could consist of a snack of foie gras, salade aux gésiers with walnuts, soufflé maison, magret de canard, and a choice of about 10 sorbets, not to mention the bottle of delicious Buzet red.
	www.europa47.org /anglais/pageanglais/Food_drink/other_brandy.htm (141 words)

	Shrine to Spirits - Brandy
		I suppose a 70 proof fruit drink may stray quite a way from it's original flavour and I've been told this stuff is a good mixer with club soda/seltzer.
		A blend of cognac and neutral spirit, this is a traditional Finnish ``noble drink,'' and it's a little sharp, but quite nice and drinkable.
		Immaculate and elegant, this a pleasant and polite gentleman of a drink.
	www.physics.uq.edu.au /people/nieminen/brandy.html (1182 words)

	Bartending tips and techniques at Bar-None
		Due to its toxicity it was banned at the beginning of the 20th century, and is now known in a milder form as Pastis.
		A generic name in the United Kingdom for bottled drink containing alcohol and pop (usually vodka/rum and lemonade/cider).
		Its origins being in the Gascogne region, the Armagnac is a genuine earth "Brandy" which has obtained its title of nobility along with a definite recognition from the customers worldwide.
	www.barnonedrinks.com /tips/dictionary/a.html (738 words)

	CHABOT - XO - Armagnac : Buy online @ TheDrinkShop.com
		Armagnac's heritage involves the marriage of three distinct cultures : the Romans, the Arabs and the Celts.
		The areas of production of Armagnac are all within the Gascony area, with three sub-regions each bringing a distinctive feature to the spirit through their own micro-climates and soil structures.
		Armagnac has a mixed clay and sandy soil, which drains well, and produces a high quality Armagnac light and fine in style, with lots of fruit.
	www.thedrinkshop.com /products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=1593 (618 words)

	Liquor Drink Food Recreation
		The unusual ban has been in effect since 1873, when the temperance and Women's Crusade movements to curtail drinking were sweeping the nation.
		The wets argued that drink was a matter of individual judgment.
		But the key to stocking a home bar, whether it's a liquor cabinet or a kitchen counter, is determining what you like to drink and how creative you want to get.
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Recreation/Food/Drink/Liquor (422 words)

	VT DLC: Retail: Product Descriptions: Brandy
		Armagnac is the oldest eau de vie (brandy made from fruit) in the world.
		Made by distilling the marc (skins and seeds) of pure (no other type of grape) Traminer or (Gewurtztraminer), an aromatic grape variety, highly fragrant with flavors of clove and nutmeg.
		Serve as an after dinner drink, apres ski or in any recipe calling for brandy or Calvados.
	www.state.vt.us /dlc/retail/descriptions/brandy.html (1423 words)

	Glengers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		To improve the quality, a proportion of old Armagnac gives the drink a longer taste, with a velvet and vanilla side.
		The drink is lighter and shows aromas of pineapple, of fruit syrup.
		The Glengers, a divine drink which one should have tasted at least once in a lifetime.
	perso.wanadoo.fr /alberto.zanettin/E-LG-Glengers.html (344 words)

	CHOCOLATE AND PRUNE MARQUISE WITH ARMAGNAC CREME ANGLAISE Recipe at Epicurious.com
		In a small bowl let the prunes macerate in the Armagnac for at least 2 hours, or until they have absorbed most of the liquid.
		In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water combine the chocolate and the butter and heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
		Pour 1/4 cup of the Armagnac crème anglaise onto each of 8 dessert plates, cut the marquise into 3/4-inch slices with a sharp knife, and arrange a slice on each plate.
	www.epicurious.com /run/recipe/view?id=10764 (815 words)

	BevNetwork - liquor wholesale, wine store, wholesale wine, wine merchant, wine retail, beverage industry
		A subtle nose with traces of cloves and spice; caramel notes dominate the palate and it has an appealing oily texture that is both elegant and smooth.
		She finds that Brandy de Jerez is the perfect drink for those who don't like harsh spirits.
		I find that people who cannot drink strong spirits instantly like Brandy de Jerez." Along with its D.O. siblings, Brandy de Jerez is making an appearance in the cocktail world and has a plus of being well priced and high quality brandy for mixed drinks.
	www.bevnetwork.com /monthly_issue_article.asp?ID=7 (1296 words)

	Armagnac Induction Dinner
		Today, of course, French armagnac is prized the world over for its smooth, full-flavor and unmistakable warmth.
		This month, four of the finest French chefs in the city--three of them natives of Southwestern France--celebrate their native drink with a dinner infused through and through with armagnac.
		This very special dinner, organized by The French National Armagnac Office, the Compagnie des Mousquestaires d'Armagnac, and the Southwest France Tourist Board, is the finest way we know to celebrate this noble libation and honor this year's inductees into the centuries old armagnac society.
	www.jamesbeard.org /old/events/1998/11/020.html (569 words)

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		The oldest armagnac trading house, founded in 1832.
		A small armagnac producer's site with an interesting history of the company and its products.
		Bas Armagnac Chateau de Briat Baron de Pichon-Longueville.
	www.juvio.com /search/directory.asp?c=9243 (193 words)

	Drink Recipes - The Sidecar
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		The Sidecar was invented in the early 1900's and was popular until the beginning of World War II, but unfortunately was forgotten by most when the War came to an end.
		A few years ago, my request for a Sidecar was often met with "are you sure, that's what my grandmother drinks?" Luckily, the Sidecar is now enjoying a renewed popularity and can be easily had at most drinking establishments.
	www.drinkoftheweek.com /special/sidecar.htm (425 words)

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