Jacky Navarre is a 4th generation distiller on an 11 hectare estate in Grande Champagne. He is a purist and like all of our Cognacs, there is no caramel, sugar, or boisé that is commonly used in Cognac. Jacky takes it one step further for the Vielle Reserve and does not add water. The 45% abv is achieved through natural evaporation over 50+ years - the angel's share.