레미 마틴 XO 엑셀런스 코냑

I always like the nose on Cognacs and Whiskeys. The nose was good and Inviting. Made for all day sippin’. Immediate fruit sweet on the tongue. Tiny slight burn in mouth and swallow. The wood is in the nose only. This is mostly smooth & sweet. I really am more of a Scotch person. But it’s good...

There’s plenty of fruit on the nose with prunes coming through strongly, but I also get traces of lavender and other floral notes. The fruit arrives on the palate with lots of wood. The oak is powerful but controlled and adds to the character and structure of the spirit. There’s some nuttiness...

Nose complex, dark chocolate, port wine cask, exotic spices, fig, prune,Palate: Dried figs, dried white and red grapes, dried apricot, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, caramel, red wine Finish: Medium

Starting with the nose: it is very attractive and inviting. Very complex and intriguing. Hints of hazelnuts and fruits, On the palate is very round and has hints of nutmeg, honey, and a general "fruity" character. The finish is exceptional with a long and satisfying aftertaste. Nutty, with vanilla...

I must say the nose is pretty intense, fruity & nutty - I really like the palate, very complex and rich in dark fruits. The after taste has a slight punch! Given it's a top4 cognac it's of course more expensive than other XOs that are less known. I rated this review in a blind tasting compared to...