Rodger R.

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Outstanding XO Cognac!

78 /100

Until recently I was a VSOP drinker, but after reading many of the reviews posted here, I decided to expand my horizons to XO, Napoleon, and Extra. By way of comparison, I have tried and reported on Remy Martin XO, Courvoisier Napoleon, Daniel Boujou VSOP and Daniel Boujou XO, Frapin VSOP, and finally the present subject of my tastings.

The present offering is the most unusual in color. Most of the XO and Napoleon Cognacs seem to be much darker gold or amber in color. As stated in the distiller's promo, this is unusually light--I would call it "bright."

The nose is excellent and very "fresh," with some floral and fruitiness, but as an overlay to a nuttiness reminiscent of hazelnuts.

The palate is exciting! Very full but complex.

Finish is long and very smooth. I detect some spiciness and vanilla. Nutmeg? Perhaps. Not too much oak which can subtract if overdone.

Although a tad more expensive than I like, it delivers quality from start to finish. No real weaknesses.