Dufry Debuts Very Rare Cognac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
14 Feb 2014 --- Legendary French cognac maker Remy Martin has selected Dufry Duty Free at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to feature its exclusive Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6 brand cognac.
The exquisite crystal-and-gold decanter of Rare Cask 42,6 was officially unveiled at the Dufry duty free shop in the airport's South Satellite Terminal.
Noted Mike Lembo, Dufry North America's Executive Vice President of Duty Free Operations: "A rare cask is a single, extremely rare barrel discovered among the hundreds of century-old tiercons (barrels) that will one day go to make Louis XIII. We are delighted to offer this distinguished product to our customers here in the US."
Only 738 decanters have been drawn from this rare cask, which contains 42,6% alcohol, a small but significant increase beyond the expected 40%. The cognac features aromas that are unique to this cask, including notes of plum and dates, mingling with flavors of gingerbread, prune stone and ginger and a final touch of tobacco leaf.
The numbered decanters, made of precious black Baccarat crystal, boast a number of refined details to appeal to the collector. The ring around the neck is enveloped in 22 carat rose gold, engraved on each side with finely worked fleur-de-lis motifs. It is engraved with the numeral that sets this rare cask apart from all others, sealed with a Remy plaque and presented in a forged-metal "strongbox." The package is priced at $24,000.
