The pure distillation of the year 1982

One of the world’s rarest Armagnac vintages. BHAKTA 1982 — produced primarily from the grape Ugni Blanc — shows cigar box, old books, and teak wood on the nose, followed by an explosive palate of candied chestnut, toffee, and Sichuan pepper. In history, 1982 was defined by the invention of ciabatta bread, the beginning of the Falklands War, and the release of the Commodore 64 personal computer; China became the first country to surpass a population of one billion.

TASTING NOTES

Aspect

Deep chestnut brown

Nose

Old books and chocolate-covered orange peel

Palate

Explosive attack with strong notes of chesnut

Finish

Creamy, complex finish

Bottle Specs

YEARS OLD

41

PROOF

107.8

Bottled In

Condom, FR

SIZE

750 ml

BHAKTA 1982 Armagnac

The BHAKTA Spirits Vintage Library

Offering single vintages of Armagnac reaching back through nearly every year since 1868. Each year captures and expresses the unique climate conditions, the technique of different distillers, and the compounding intricacies of time spent in both wood and glass.

The Finest Stocks

All of our Single Vintage Armagnacs come from Chateau BHAKTA in Condom, France

After a harvest from the vineyards in the Armagnac region and distillation in wood-fired alembic stills, the long aging process in French Oak barrels begins.

Our cellarmaster, Bernard, who has tended the Chateau’s stocks for over 50 years, ensures each vintage is aged to perfection.