I'm a small spirits writer on my own blog (moredramslessdrama.com), mostly a whisky enthusiast but with a serious love for cognac. Don't take the ratings in my reviews here too seriously, they don't always reflect perfectly how good the cognac is because of how the rating is calculated, and they may appear harsher than they should!
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Very good Fins Bois cognac
I ordered a bottle as soon as I came across Taylor Coffman’s review on the Cognac-Expert YouTube channel and website, and I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t quite go as far as the 91/100 he gave this Clos de la Groie Lot 47 Fins Bois, but it is unquestionably a very fine Cognac. The nose is superb,...
An excellent opening for this year’s advent calendar.
The nose opens with candied fruits and warm spices—nutmeg, cinnamon, and hints of white pepper—alongside dried apricots, peaches, candied oranges, and lime. Subtle notes of varnished old woods and bookshelves emerge, mingled with whispers of pipe tobacco, rancio, old prunes, and leather. It e...
Super cognac with a nose to die for.
This Egreteau Father’s Blend is a superb cognac, with a nose to die for. On the other hand, the palate, despite being really good, struggles to reach as high a level as the nose. This might be because of the reduction to 40% ABV, which, in my humble opinion, did a disservice to both the intensi...
Great potential, a shame for the low ABV
The Landreau XXO Cognac suffers from what feels like a rushed reduction, leaving it thin and slightly watery on the palate. This shortcoming disappoints, as its promising nose hints at real potential. A higher strength, even just 46% ABV, paired with no chill filtration, would transform its textu...
Really nice Vallein Tercinier single cask
This Grande Champagne cognac showcases a remarkable balance between maturity and vibrant fresh fruit. The elegant nose, rich palate, and refined finish make it a highly drinkable expression that captures the finesse of Grande Champagne terroir. This single cask from Vallein Tercinier demonstrates...