Bache Gabrielsen 22 years Vintage 1999

Nose

Rich and spicy, with cloves, gingerbread and a touch of cinnamon. Dried fruit and candied orange peel are complemented by cedarwood, tobacco and the warm aroma of an old cigar box.

Palate

Full and concentrated, with strong coffee, dark chocolate and spiced gingerbread. Figs, dates and caramel provide mature sweetness, while cloves, black pepper and firm yet well-integrated oak add structure and depth.

Finish

Long, warming and lightly drying, with coffee, dark chocolate and lingering spices. Tobacco, candied fruit and refined oak remain powerful yet beautifully balanced.

Bache-Gabrielsen was founded in 1905 by the young Norwegian Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen and his compatriot Peter Rustad. They acquired the established cognac house A. Edmond Dupuy and began building their own family business in Cognac. Thanks to their Scandinavian connections, the house soon gained a loyal following in Northern Europe, with Norway becoming a particularly important market for the brand. Thomas settled permanently in France and later passed his life’s work on to the next generation.

Over the years, Bache-Gabrielsen has remained independent and in the hands of the same family. Each generation introduced new ideas while preserving the house’s classical foundations. For its cognacs, Bache-Gabrielsen selects eaux-de-vie from several crus within the Cognac region, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Borderies. Extended maturation in French oak and carefully composed blends create a distinctive style marked by ripe fruit, gentle spice and refined oak notes. Alongside approachable VS and VSOP cognacs, the house is known for complex XO blends, old vintage cognacs and innovative explorations of wood and maturation. Bache-Gabrielsen therefore brings together its Norwegian heritage and traditional French craftsmanship.