Some interesting closeouts in DC

[jparrott]

Schneider's of Capitol Hill, a DC retailer that, among other things, specializes in interesting liquor close-outs, has acquired a couple of interesting lots for offer.

(Note: I have no connection w/Schneider's, other than that I have tasted through the offering and made my purchases).

First, some Armagnacs from Castarede, a second-tier producer, but still some nice stuff:

Armagnac XO: Bright, quite rancio, medium bodied and very pure. $20

Armagnac 1950: Very fruity compared to the others, but still with good earthy/sandalwood undertones. $60

Armagnac 1939: Stunning bridge of rancio and fruity styles, very complex and spicy and well worth the tariff. $70

Armagnac 1924: A bit closed, dark wood and prune but not particularly noteworthy. $80

Also, a couple of Irish Whiskies aged in Bourbon barrels.

Clontarf Single Malt: Nice for the style, with the grapefruit pithy barleyness and touch of sugar. Very nice at the price. $16

Clontarf Reserve: A bit muddled and oaky, the cask overshadowing the malt. But may appeal to bourbon lovers and oakier scotch lovers. Also $16, IIRC.

So I've now blown my liquor budget for awhile, but there's some good stuff here for the geeks out there.

(And if this belongs on the DC board, feel free to move.)