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Fifty Best Cognac |
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Kelt
Tour du Monde XO
Blend / Grand Champagne
40% abv
Delicate scents of flowers: narcissus, jasmine, honeysuckle with multifaceted touch of tawny port and walnut. Subtle wood notes: vanilla oak, cedar wood, cigar box. Candied fruits: tangerine, apricot, and pear. Velvety and sophisticated on the palate with an incredible finish, lasting for at least 20 minutes. Only X.O. ever to be awarded a Platinum Medal in the World Spirits Championship.
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Ragnaud-Sabourin Florilège (unblended 45) 45 yrs old (all from same year) Triple "S" / Grande Champagne 40% abv
Incredibly deep aromas of dried autumn fruits, toffee, rich brown spices, toasty oak. A rich, velvety sentry leads to a dry-yet-fruity full-bodied palate of rich brown spices, dark caramel, cocoa, and roasted nuts. Finishes with a very long fade of smoky oak, peppery spice, and dried fruits. Exquisitely proportioned and balanced. Near perfection.
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Rémy Martin Extra 35 yrs old Blend / 90% Grande Champagne, 10% Petite Champagne 40% abv
Fragrant honeysuckle and narcissus. Candied plums, rare spices, saffron and precious sandalwood. Satiny. Pure yet intense, refined, long and lingering finish. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.
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Paul Giraud Vieille Resérve 25 yrs old 100% hand-harvested Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne 40% abv
Soft, delicate, sweet. Nose of stone fruit. Palate shows subtle, honeyed fruit. Mid-to-long length on finish. A best buy.
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Alain Gousseland
XO
34 yrs old (100% harvest of 1972)
Triple "S" / Bon Bois
40% abv
Rich aromas of buttery toffee, brown spices, and dried flowers. A smooth supple entry leads to an oily, dry-yet-fruity medium to full-bodied palate with toffee, brown spices, pepper, baked apple and raisin flavors. Finishes with a dry, smoky, woody fade of peppery spice, and burnt sugar. An elegant Cognac that would pair well with a cigar. A best buy. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.
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Paul Giraud Très Rare 40 yrs old 100% hand-harvested Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne 40% abv
Very soft complex nose, slight cloves and pepper. Warm mid-length palate with slightly peppery final edge. A true reflection of a 40-year old cognac. A best buy.
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Logis de Montifaud (Christian Landreau) XO A single year XO, at least 30 yrs old Grande Champagne 40% abv
A round and a exceptional finesse. Flavours of spice and dark chocolate. Very supple and silky, exhibiting all the flavors of Grande Champagne Cognac. Only X.O. ever to be awarded a Platinum Medal in the World Spirits Championship.
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Domaine du Buisson
XO
50 yrs old
Triple "S" / Borderies
43% abv
Rich aromas of dried autumn fruits, brown spices, oak, and dark buttery caramel. A rich entry leads to a vibrant, smooth full-bodied palate with buttery toffee, dark raisins, and peppery spice. Finishes with a long dry woody fade of ashy minerals, dried fruit, and peppercorns. A dry, elegant Cognac that is a perfect choice with cigars. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.
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Hardy Perfection Blend / Grand Champagne 41% abv
Vines date back to the 1870's, the Pre-phylloxera days. Its grapes are composed of a 100% French Colombard and this eaux-de-vie is pure and unblended at a natural strength of 41% volume. Hints of chocolate and coffee, big oak and great balance adds to the complexity. A rare Cognac for those who demand the finest. When perfection is gone, c'est fini, for it can never be duplicated.
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Pierre de Segonzac (Ferrand)
Selection des Anges
30 yrs old
Triple "S" / Grande Champagne
40% abv
The aromas are rich with oaky vanilla and chocolate with a hint of curry, then jasmine tea, honeysuckle, and walnut appear. The bouquet continues to develop with candied fruit aromas and spicy saffron, ginger, and honey, mixed with nutmeg and cedar wood. Sheer velvet on the palate. The flavours are rich and concentrated, with superb balance. The aftertaste persists for up to 12 minutes.
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Tue. July 6, 2010 10:12 AM - by: Kris
The top 3 cognacs are commercially and unacceptably "sweet". Maybe fine for NBA players. And, vanilla is not something I think of as a positive in cognac like in Kelt. As Doug says "If you haven't heard of it it is probably very good"-- Gourmel was tops, but I am not sure anymore. I am a fan of Dom. Giraud which I buy by the case every few months. The Beaulon, a bit wshort in the finish but far better than most out there.
Tue. June 8, 2010 4:17 PM - by: jacob
Well if you actually travel to france to purchase Remy Martin you don't get any additives, casue I've tried their VSOP US Import and Non Import and there is a HUGE difference.
Tue. February 2, 2010 9:36 AM - by: Doug
"Stick to Remy Martin, Courvoisier,and Hennessy. These premium brands offer the best in each price range." Ha ha ha, you gave me a hearty laugh! The 100% Folle Blanche 7-year-old Chateau Beaulon will knock the socks off of any of the "big four" Cognacs, until you get into their really pricey stuff. With Cognac, if you haven't heard of it, it's probably very good, and likely devoid of boise additive. Stay away from the big four.
Fri. January 15, 2010 2:38 PM - by: Westbrow
I love Hennessy Cognac. Find the best cognac at www.bestcognac.net
Thu. June 25, 2009 12:00 PM - by: Karin Diamond
Stick to Remy Martin, Courvoisier,and Hennessy. These premium brands offer the best in each price range. I admit there are many on this list I have not tried, but have had the sample a wide range of the ones listed. Yes, price matters! Louis X111 is heaven but at what price?