Sophie & Max Selection N° 4 Cognac

Deep amber colour. On the nose a mix of orange fruits, dried orange peels, spicy and earthy notes and a few fresh mushrooms. The palate of this cognac is lively, vibrant and youthful. Sweet white peaches on the fruity side mingle with ginger and liquorice. The finish is medium and ending on spicy...

Not quite what you'd expect, way more on the rustic and unbalanced end as a blend. More earthy, weird oak, and still somewhat more distillate driven. Compared to No 3, both don't really sand out for a particular profile, but 3 is much more balanced. Nice packaging though.

Deep amber with mahogany highlights. 1st nose is sharp and citrus becoming more open and refreshing. Refined at first, but insistent and allowing no question of what it is, a brash rock n’ roll delight.

No ethanol spirit smell. Alcohol is almost dialed in the cognac. NOSE: At the opening - an aroma of young vibrant X.O., a sweet creamery scent, a mixture of coffee with milk, floral honey, Irish cream, tangerine peel and a bit of saffron. In The Glass: First 5-7 minutes scent of orange and...

Introducing the exquisite Selection No.4 Cognac to my collection, I was instantly enthralled by its remarkable blend, which skilfully weaves together a tapestry of flavours, creating an experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. This one was kept for an evening with my father. It was a pleasure...

Tastings are so subjective and based upon one's personal preference. I prefer much older drams, with greater complexity and more wood influence. Straight from the bottle, this offering is certainly good, but not stellar. Still a bit immature for my palate. But, while not something I'd do with a venerable...