SKU: SPSTAXXO50YO
Embark on an exquisite journey through time with St. Agnes XXO 50-Year-Old Exceptional Reserve. This rare and extraordinary spirit, aged for half a century in the serene sanctity of the St. Agnes Barrel Halls, is a masterpiece of unparalleled quality. Each bottle embodies the dedication and artistry of St Agnes' master distillers and is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence. The oldest Australian aged spirit ever released, and by some margin. The components for this incomparable brandy have lived a complex life. The oldest likely dates to 1953, while the majority of the parcels involved were distilled between 1970 and 1972 from varieties including doradillo, Pedro Ximenez, palomino and sultana.

Spirit Type

Brandy

Size

700ml

Spirit Sub Type

Brandy

Palate

The mahogany colour hints at the flavour in the glass. It smells of decades old tawny, Persian dates, marmalade and snow-white pebbles. It smells of old oiled cricket bats, rocky road chocolate and rose water. It fans out like a peacock’s tail on the palate. Viscous and luscious, bitter candied orange and caramelised apricot. It’s like inhaling the Barrel Halls, as the nutty rancio characters emerge and it just doesn’t stop, as hints of leather, cardamon, prunes and spice-rack linger. There’s light and shade, bright corners and dark corners. It’s hard not to get carried away when tasting an aged spirit with this level of depth and heritage. The kind of spirit that gives you goosebumps and makes the hairs on your neck stand up. One of the greatest achievements in Australian winemaking and distilling.

Region

Australia

”At 50 years old, this is, to my knowledge, the oldest Australian spirit ever released, and by a wide margin. The mahogany colour indicates plenty of oak, which pays off on the nose - iiik far woodier than the younger releases. Forest floor and an attic full of antique furniture creep out of the glass, and perhaps monsters lurk here. Please don't approach unless you like oak. But there’s Cherry Ripe, too, and that St Agnes creaminess I love. On the palate, it turns out the monster wants to hug you. Sure, it smells of sandalwood and leaf litter, but it’s a soft hug nonetheless, and the tannin on the finish is incredibly creamy, like an excellent cup of black tea rather than a dusty old bit of wood. This is perfectly true to style and an outstanding achievement by any measure.”
– Fred Siggins, Halliday Wine Companion

Expert Review

Halliday Wine Companion - 96

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St Agnes

Exceptional Reserve XXO 50 Year Old 700ml

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