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Rémy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac has a copious palate with notes of ripe peach and apricot, wild violets and oaky vanilla. It's silky with a hint of licorice and a balanced finish.

Founded in 1763, Hine is located in the best wine-growing region of Cognac and has been stewarded by six generations of the same family. Since 1962, Hine has been court supplier to the British royal house. The award-winning Hine Cognac Rare VSOP is a testament to a company that values quality over quantity. This rare cognac is a blend of more than 25 cognacs derived from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two best cognac crus, with the youngest eaux de vie aged at least six years in oak. This smooth cognac features delicate notes of vanilla, jasmine, acacia and fruit and is well balanced and mellow, which makes it perfect for sipping.

Pierre Ferrand Renegade Barrel is a rare example of double-matured Cognac. Aged in a combination of classic oak casks and chestnut-wood barrels, this is rich with a hint of sweetness.
A limited edition for 2017, 'Renegade Barrel No.2' is made with Pierre Ferrand Cognac that's first aged in oak barrels and then matured in a barrel made from the wood of chestnut tree. Surprisingly, the practice of using chestnut barrels for cognac has been neglected since 1945, and was not included in subsequent Cognac AOC regulation - hence this nectar must be classed as an eau-de-vie de vin and not a cognac.
The unique method of maturation in Chesnut wood barrel marvelously enhances the honeyed, candied fruits and floral notes present in this eau-de-vie. At 47% abv, its is complex, rich, flavourful and intense.

This superb Pineau des Charentes was made from grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, following a 400 years old tradition. Rich and fruity, it should be served well-chilled as an aperitif or dessert wine.

Long aging process in seasoned casks produces the noteworthy mineral character and a harmonious, smooth and coherent array of aromas. Elegant, floral, and mineral style with notes of creamy milk chocolate, orange zest and a touch of spice. Fruity grapes on the finish.

"Pierre Ferrand Renegade Barrel is a rare example of double-matured Cognac. Aged in a combination of classic oak casks and chestnut-wood barrels, this is rich with a hint of sweetness." - thewhiskeyexchange.com

A blend of eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of 2 years, this Cognac offers aromas of candied fruit, toffee, vanilla, and wood spice; the palate is full and warming with flavours of chocolate, orange, vanilla, and Christmas cake spices followed by a long and balanced finish.

The color is a deep, brilliant golden yellow on this 20 year old Cognac. Pierre Ferrand Réserve has a lovely vanilla bouquet, with overtones of dried roses and apricot jam. It also has hints of walnuts, cinnamon, and licorice. It is full-bodied and rich on the palate with an excellent balance. The aromas initially identified on the bouquet develop gradually on the palate, and persist for 3 - 4 minutes. A unique Grande Champagne Cognac.

Rémy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac has a copious palate with notes of ripe peach and apricot, wild violets and oaky vanilla. It's silky with a hint of licorice and a balanced finish.

The Gautier family has been making cognac since 1755. The VSOP has a bouquet of caramel, oak with notes of raison. The palate has cinnamon, vanilla, mild oak and more hints of raison. Overall, the palate is round and modestly assertive. A good cocktail Cognac.

This Camus XO Cognac is crafted using eaux-de-vie from the very small Borderies cru, matured in oak barrels for many, many years. Gloriously floral with oaky cinnamon spice, nutty qualities and fragrant fruit - an excellent example of Borderies Cognac!

The cognac house Chateau de Montifaud has been in the Vallet family for six generations, since 1866. With their Vieux Rouge Pineau des Charentes, the Colombard grape provides persistence and delicate fruitiness and Ugni-Blanc provides finesse, elegance and a slight acidity. The marriage of these two grape varieties lends a perfect balance to the palate, with aromas of dried fruits and almond that mingle with notes of honey.

A distinct blend of young cognacs before aging for a unique and extremely smooth cognac. Soft flavors of vanilla and caramel with a great balance of oak and subtle spice. Enjoy neat or on the rocks

France- Villon is handcrafted in Southwestern France by time-tested, small-batch tradition, Villon is made from fine VSOP Cognac, exquisite spirits distilled from French wheat, and natural flavors. Smooth, balanced, and complex, with luxurious aromas of vanilla, spice and toasted oak.

Martell Blue Swift is their VSOP cognac finished in oak barrels. The aroma has notes of banana, vanilla, coconut and spices. The palate is full with ginger, candied fruit, vanilla and hints of toasted oak.

Naturally aged for at least four and a half years, the bold and full-bodied blend of D'Usse VSOP Cognac is made from a selection of the finest eaux-de-vie, including some that were carefully matured in the cellars of the Ch?eau de Cognac. On the nose, it reveals a powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes. Distinctively and unexpectedly smooth, each taste reveals hints of spices and almonds with undertones of honey and dried fruits as the grand finale.

An explosion of deliciously fruited, spice notes. Elegance linked to aromatic richness. Deep, golden copper. Well-rounded mellowness. Sustained finish with fruit and spice notes. The preponderance of Borderies eaux-de-vie gives Martell Cordon Bleu an elegant, mellow and complex character.