Review list

The headline sums it up. This cognac is a heavy hitter. Lots of big, bold flavors! Just opening the bottle you immediately start to smell toasted nuts and barrel spices. Once in the glass, it really opens up nicely after a few minutes. Cedar, lilac, and a caramel sweetness present strongly. The palate...

Navarre lives up to the hype, in my opinion. It's always great to find a producer that isn't using any additives, but letting the cognac also naturally reduce in proof is an amazing ability. The Cravache d'Or is certainly the entry level bottle from Navarre, but that doesn't mean it's one dimensional...

Deep and rich flavors on the nose. Certainly an alluring eau-de-vie right out of the bottle. There's a fair amount of dark and red fruits, barrel spice, and earthy tones. Let it sit for a bit and the nose will soften and open up more. The initial taste was a bit hot with alcohol, but once my palate...

This is the third expression I've tried from Paul Giraud and this house is firmly in my top three favorite Cognac producers. You can smell, taste, and feel the passion and care that goes into their eau de vie. As with his other expressions, the nose on this is very earthy. Lots of leather/tobacco,...

This is a really fun and cool expression. Not many produce 100% Bons Bois let alone specific vintages. The nose is just wonderful. Very lively! There are a lot of bright fruits like pear and cherries, but also rich aromas of chocolate, honey, and barrel spices. There's also something rather creamy...