{"product_id":"bhakta-1928-rye-and-armagnac","title":"Bhakta `1928` Rye and Armagnac","description":"A convention-busting release from Raj Bhakta. `1928` is a 100-proof blend anchored by 60% 2018 rye whiskey finished in virgin French oak, sourced predominantly from MGP. This familiar rye backbone delivers classic spice and structure. The addition of 30% XO Calvados introduces layered fruit character and gentle wood spice, reminiscent of profiles appreciated by fans of wheated bourbons or wheat whiskeys. The blend is rounded out by 10% vintage Armagnacs—spanning 1928 to 1996—which contribute subtle complexity, aged warmth, and hints of dried fruit and oak.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nThe Armagnac component, often described as a gateway brandy for bourbon drinkers due to its robust style and column still production, reinforces the whiskey’s richness without overshadowing it. The result is a distinctive, well-integrated spirit that offers both familiarity and intrigue, appealing to rye enthusiasts, brandy explorers, and collectors looking for something that bridges categories. Aged average of distillates in the blend is 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bhakta","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429415965002,"sku":"HED04808","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED04808.jpg?v=1781918077","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/products\/bhakta-1928-rye-and-armagnac","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}