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The Art of Blending

Discover how vintage Armagnac is blended — across vintages and with exceptional whiskeys, Calvados and other spirits — to create expressions with remarkable depth, complexity and character.

The Flagship Blend

BHAKTA 1928

Named for the oldest vintage in the blend, BHAKTA 1928 brings together straight rye whiskey, XO Calvados and vintage Armagnac—including Armagnac distilled nearly a century ago.

  • Average Age: 15 Years
  • Proof: 100
  • $75
60%
Straight Rye Whiskey
30%
XO Calvados
10%
Vintage Armagnac
Armagnac Vintages
1928, 1941, 1962, 1973, 1996
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BHAKTA 1928 poured beside the bottle

The BHAKTA Approach

Three Parts. One Complete Spirit.

In BHAKTA's specialty blends, vintage Armagnac and exceptional spirits are brought together in measured proportions, with each component selected for what it contributes to the final blend.

The Foundation

Often rye whiskey or bourbon, the primary spirit establishes the structure and defining character of the blend.

The Historic Components

Vintage Armagnac contributes layers of fruit, oak, texture, and depth, sometimes joined by XO Calvados in select blends.

The Marriage

The components are brought together in measured proportions, allowing their individual qualities to become one complete expression.

Deconstructing BHAKTA 1928

Taste Four Defining Components

Explore four of the spirits that help shape BHAKTA 1928: 2018 straight rye whiskey, XO Calvados and vintage Armagnacs from 1972 and 1962. Taste each separately, then return to the finished blend to discover how these selected components influence its character.

  • 4x 50ML Components + 750 mL BHAKTA 1928
  • $169
Components
2018 Rye · XO Calvados · 1972 Armagnac · 1962 Armagnac
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BHAKTA 1928 Vintage Components Sampler

Armagnac Blended

BHAKTA 50 Year

BHAKTA 50 explores blending entirely within Armagnac. Each barrel brings together eight historic vintages spanning 1868 to 1970, with every component aged at least 50 years. Every blend carries its own name and distinct character.

  • 8 Historic Vintages
  • 1868–1970
  • Every Component 50+ Years
BHAKTA 50 Year barrels, each blend under its own name