The pure distillation of the year 1988

BHAKTA 1988 shows a delicate and approachable nose of rose petal, fresh fruit, white flowers, and perfumed oak, followed by a complex palate of orange essence, rancio, and nutmeg. In history, 1988 saw the introduction of Microsoft Office, the release of the first-ever computer worm, and the publication of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time. “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns ‘N Roses and “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley were the year’s top hits.

TASTING NOTES

Aspect

Light golden orange

Nose

White fruit blossom; perfume

Palate

Oak notes, orange essence; tannins

Finish

Long, perfumed finish

Bottle Specs

YEARS OLD

35

PROOF

107.8

Bottled In

Condom, FR

Size

750 ml

BHAKTA 1988 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.