Threllfalls Ltd Liverpool
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Ready to enjoy now. Cognac does not mature further once bottled, and historical merchant bottlings will remain stable indefinitely if kept in optimal cellar conditions.
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dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted nuts
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This bottling represents a fascinating chapter in the history of the spirits trade: a custom merchant bottling of Hine Cognac for Threlfalls Ltd of Liverpool. During the 19th and 20th centuries, it was a common and highly respected practice for prestigious Cognac houses like Hine to ship casks of their exceptional Grande or Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie to trusted British wine and spirit merchants for local bottling. Threlfalls, a prominent Liverpool-based brewery and merchant, selected and bottled these spirits for their discerning clientele. This tradition is closely linked to the British preference for 'Early Landed' Cognacs, which matured in the damp, cool maritime cellars of UK ports, developing a remarkably delicate, floral, and less oak-driven character than those aged in Jarnac. This rare bottle is a testament to the historic trade alliance between the Charente and the merchants of Liverpool, offering a liquid glimpse into a bygone era of bespoke spirit merchanting.
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Established in Jarnac in 1763 and renamed Thomas Hine & Co. in 1817, Hine is one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Cognac, France, celebrated for its exquisite, terroir-driven spirits. Situated along the banks of the Charente River at 16 Quai de l'Orangerie, 16200 Jarnac, the house is globally renowned for its exceptional single-vintage Cognacs, sourced predominantly from the premier crus of Grande and Petite Champagne. Hine's signature production philosophy includes the rare tradition of 'Early Landed' vintages, which are shipped to the United Kingdom to age in the damp, cool cellars of Bristol, resulting in remarkably delicate and floral profiles. Today, Hine continues to craft legendary expressions such as the Antique Premier Cru XO, Triomphe, and the single-estate Domaines Hine Bonneuil, maintaining an uncompromising standard of elegance that has earned them a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Discover more at https://www.hinecognac.com.