St Agnes XO Grand Reserve 40 year old is a great brandy with historic concentration and character. This spirit takes time to open up and reveal its intense aged character. The beautiful aroma of Christmas Cake and aged barrel characters opens up into espresso, cacao, dark chocolate, dried apricots and dates. Burnt buttered toast with marmalade. In the palate, alcohol hotness off set with tannin grip from barrel maturation. Hints of cardamom, walnuts and dense Christmas cake fruits. Old oak barrels and prune length further reminder of its age.