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This expression earned Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Best of Class with Double Gold at the 2024 ADI International Spirits Competition, establishing it as one of the most decorated American brandies in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 43% (86 Proof)  |  Origin: Sanger, California, USA  |  Blend of stocks aged 2 to 20+ years  |  Distillery: Argonaut Distilling Company (McCall Distillery)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArgonaut Speculator is produced at McCall Distillery in Sanger, California, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The brandy is distilled from four grape varietals — Chardonnay, French Colombard, Grenache, and Muscat — using both traditional alembic pot stills and continuous coffey stills, a dual-distillation approach that yields a broader range of flavor compounds than either method alone. Grapes are distilled within 30 days of fermentation to preserve the freshest fruit character, and the resulting spirit is aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The final blend draws from over 100 individual brandy stocks ranging from two years old to more than two decades, giving Speculator a layered complexity uncommon in American brandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with bright green apple and ripe pear, then moves into honeysuckle and orange blossom. Behind the orchard fruit, subtle notes of chamomile, nutmeg, and clove add warm spice complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is soft and fruit-forward — apricot, stone fruit, and ripe peach dominate early. At the mid-palate, tropical suggestions of banana and pineapple emerge alongside golden raisin and elderflower. The peak delivers jasmine, vanilla cream, and a flan-like richness with caramel undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-long, with a gentle ginger warmth and white floral exhale that lingers. Almond, lemon zest, and a whisper of pear carry through to a clean, satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Speculator\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 86 proof, Speculator holds up well neat or with a single ice cube, which opens the floral and tropical aromatics without diluting the core fruit character. 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A floral thread of jasmine and honeysuckle runs throughout, finishing with almond and lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Speculator compare to a VS Cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e Where most VS Cognacs rely exclusively on Ugni Blanc grapes distilled in copper pot stills, Speculator uses four grape varietals and a combination of alembic and coffey stills, resulting in a broader fruit spectrum and a slightly brighter, more tropical profile. 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The mouthfeel is notably silky and full-bodied for a brandy at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Fat Thumb compare to Cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac is legally restricted to three grape varietals (ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard), while Fat Thumb blends over ten varietals including red wine grapes like Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a broader fruit spectrum and a more robust body. Both use pot still distillation and oak aging, but Fat Thumb's inclusion of coffey still distillates and a wider age range (2–16 years) creates a profile that is bigger and fruitier than most comparably positioned VSOP-tier Cognacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Fat Thumb good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—its 95-point score at the 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge was earned on the basis of its neat tasting profile, and the rich, layered character rewards slow, undistracted sipping. 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The grape base centers on Sultana, Pinot Grigio, Colombard, Chardonnay, and Muscat—a diverse varietal mix that gives the distillers a broad palette to work with. Critically, this blend was developed in collaboration with bartenders specifically for cocktail use, and the elevated 91-proof bottling strength ensures the brandy holds its character when diluted by ice, citrus, and mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly picked red apple and baked peach arrive first, followed by candied citrus peel and a warm undercurrent of toasted almond. Vanilla cream and butterscotch emerge as the glass opens, along with a subtle floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is vibrantly fruity—ripe apple and pear give way quickly to a rich mid-palate layered with banana, mango purée, and crème brûlée. 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