Cognac / Brandy / Armagnac

Hennessy XO is one of the most famous and highly acclaimed cognacs in the world, crafted by the house of Hennessy, founded in 1765 in the Cognac region of France. The XO (Extra Old) is a blend of around 100 eaux-de-vie, aged up to 30 years in French oak barrels, delivering a rich, complex character with perfect balance between sweetness, wood, and spice. Its color is deep amber, while the aromatic profile reveals notes of dried fruits, spices, chocolate, and vanilla.

Renault Carte Noire Extra Old Cognac is a historic and expressive cognac from the traditional house Renault Cognac, founded in 1835 by Jean-Antonin Renault, and one of the oldest enduring recipes still marketed today. The Extra Old (XO) expression is crafted from a blend of eaux-de-vie sourced from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois - three of the finest Cognac terroirs - and is typically aged more than 10 years in oak barrels, resulting in a rich, balanced and complex spirit. This blend has remained largely unchanged since its creation in 1876, making it a classic example of French cognac craftsmanship.

Bache Gabrielsen Signature Cognac is an expressive version from the historic Maison Bache-Gabrielsen, a traditional French cognac house that has been family-owned since 1905 and is known for its balanced and characterful blends. This expression, often described as a "young XO", is a blend of eaux-de-vie aged over 10 years, significantly above the minimum legal requirement for an XO Cognac, mainly sourced from top Cognac crus such as Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.

The Larsen XO Cognac is a classic XO Cognac from the Larsen house, a traditional French cognac crafted from a blend of aged eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois regions, matured in French oak barrels. This expression reflects the expertise of the master blender, incorporating eaux-de-vie usually aged at least 10 years, with some much older components, to create a rich, balanced, and expressive XO. The result is a deep dark amber color with impressive aromatic complexity that shines in the glass.

Gautier XO Cognac is a refined spirit from the historic Maison Gautier (1755), composed of a blend of aged eaux-de-vie, at least 10 years old, with some reaching up to 40 years in oak barrels. It includes eaux-de-vie from top Cognac crus like Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, delivering a drink with rich color, depth, and complexity.

The Ararat Nairi 20 Year Old is an outstanding Armenian brandy aged for 20 years in oak barrels, delivering a rich and complex character with exceptional balance in the glass. Named after one of ancient Armenia's historical regions, Nairi embodies the tradition and heritage behind this iconic expression from the Yerevan Brandy Company. Its deep dark copper colour with mahogany highlights marks it as the pinnacle of the ARARAT range and a testament to the craftsmanship of its master blenders.

Braastad XO Superior Cognac is a premium XO expression from the renowned Cognac region, showcasing the refined artistry of long-aged eaux-de-vie. Crafted with decades of expertise by the Braastad house, it stands out for its balance and complexity. On the nose it reveals rich notes of ripe fruit, dried figs, and vanilla, with gentle hints of spice and oak from its barrel maturation.

Comte Joseph XO Cognac is an outstanding premium XO cognac from the traditional Cognac region, crafted from carefully selected, well-aged eaux-de-vie. Long maturation in oak barrels gives it a rich and complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe fruits, dried figs, and plums, along with subtle hints of vanilla, honey, and spice. The result is a full-bodied and balanced flavor with depth and elegance.

Carlos I 1520 Brandy de Jerez is an exceptional Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva from the historic Bodegas Osborne in Spain, created as a tribute to the coronation of Charles I as king and Holy Roman Emperor. It is crafted using the traditional solera-criaderas system, blending older spirits from private century-old reserves to achieve a rich, mature, and complex profile.

Camus XO Borderies is an exceptional single-estate Cognac XO from the esteemed Camus, crafted exclusively from vineyards in the Borderies cru - the smallest and most aromatic growth area in the Cognac region. All eaux-de-vie are produced from sustainably grown grapes and aged separately in oak casks before blending, resulting in a richly expressive and aromatic cognac.