Review list

Much lauded as a whisky lover’s cognac, this has confectionary and spice, with some savoury elements. I’m a whisky lover. I don’t see the connection, but can see why people would like this.

This, I imagine, would have mass appeal for those looking for the ‘older’ profile. It’s rich, nicely balanced and doesn’t take too many risks. Slightly more sedate than the Cordon Bleu but enjoyable nonetheless.

Bags of flavour and an absurdly long finish. Vine fruits, a medley of mushrooms and a good amount of wood in the dying moments. Hugely enjoyable. Warning: the wax is inflexible and a pain to remove, and once the reusable cork cap is deployed, it will no longer fit in the display box.

While very competent, I can’t help this is outshone by the glamorous hors d’age and the surprising quality of the VSOP that bookend it in the range. Worth ferreting out and trying some though. Tasty.

I’m a big fan of the Tesseron range. The oldest of the ‘Lot’ series, it’s no surprise that this has lost some of the spark and vigour you would find in its younger siblings. This is incredibly delicate and perfumed, with some enjoyable chocolate and mild tobacco on the finish.