Blended by 5th generation, family run producer Cognac Raymond Ragnaud, who has been in Grande Champagne since 1860, Branson Royal is a unique, elegant and strong blend of Eaux-de-Vie from some of the best vineyards throughout the Cognac region. Fit for king, Royal balances smooth notes of oak, vanilla and spice with stronger notes of wood, herbs and a slight burn for a one-of-a-kind blend. Bright amber in color, with hints of gold. An initially oaky boutique is followed by an intense fragrance.

This exceptional cognac from Maison Ferrand, aged in both French oak and smaller casks, embodies the essence of Grande Champagne's premier terroir. With delicate dried fruit notes, subtle spices, and a touch of florals, it presents a refined and sophisticated tasting experience, showcasing the mastery of its crafters.

Tasting Notes

Color: Sunset gold.

Nose: Elegant and energetic, with notes of candied apricot, quince, white flowers, cinnamon and vanilla.

Palate: Delicate notes of white fruits (peach and apricot) and a subtle woodiness. It’s a supple and well-balanced Cognac, with a long and pleasant finish.

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To celebrate the holidays, the darkness of VSOP’s frosted bottle is amplified with an anniversary neck collar and gold and chalk white gift box embossed with the javelin motif. As the first VSOP Cognac ever created, this is an elegant expression of the Maison’s savoir-faire.

TASTING NOTES

EYE: A warm and mysterious ochre in the bottle, a vibrant gold in the glass.

NOSE: An aromatic harmony of powerful elegance with notes of vanilla, dried apricot and candied pear.

TASTE: A balance of aromatic dried fruits and delicate liquorice give a complex flavour experience.

BODY: Structured and layered. A rounded harmony of dried fruits, a satisfying mouthfeel and silky texture.

AWARDS

> Bartender’s Brand Awards 2023 - Gold

> The Cognac Masters 2023 - Gold

Courvoisier, the only cognac house that uses achieves their own barrels for achieving their signature taste. The Courvoisier Initiale Extra is created by blending eaux-de-vie from the Grand Champagne and Borderies area. These blends were aged up to 50 years in oak barrels. Perfectly balanced, it gets a rich and deep flavour from its long aging process. The aromatic intensity of the cognac is exceptional and powerful. It has an intense depth and finesse that bring out all the unique flavours and layers. It has a 40% of alcohol by volume.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Amber liquid.

Nose: Fragrance is heady with forest floor aromas; rich truffles and cedar wood. The humid conditions of the cellars develop this truffle aroma. Notes of port wine and fruit cake bring a warmth to the nose.

Palate: A long finish, thanks to its eaux-de-vie from the Premier Cru. The long aging process makes the flavor very intense and concentrated. The rancio is wonderful with notes of earth and wild mushroom. A deep and balanced mix.

The Tradition collection places the Hardy style, where smoothness is king, within the reach of every cognac connoisseur. Hardy VSOP charms the eye with its bronze colour and deep, attractive tints, and the nose with its fresh pear scents, leading into warmer walnut notes and spicy cinnamon hints. The flavors on the palate are quite simply perfectly balanced.

A blend of Grande and Petite Champagne cognac. Aged a minimum of 8 years in Limousin oak.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Before the hangars of Alameda Island were home to Hangar 1, they housed some of the Navy's top flying machines, like the Vought F4U Corsair, aka The Bentwing Bird. Today, we're still allying old European heritage and New American know-how, bringing together traditional techniques, California-native fruit and our own home-grown Spirit of Innovation in a blend of French and California Brandies.

Bentwing is a French Brandy made in the Chenin Blanc style, blended with a subtle floral Brandy distilled from a mix of California wine varietals. The final result is a brandy with notes of currant, dark brown sugar, honey and toasted oak. Recommended to drink neat, or in a classic Sidecar or Metropolitan.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Tycoon VSOP Cognac is a prestigious brand celebrated for its superior quality and heritage in the cognac world. Aged for a minimum of four years, it boasts a harmonious blend of fruity, floral, and spicy notes, offering a smooth and balanced taste. Its deep amber color and velvety texture make it a favorite among connoisseurs. Crafted with precision, it's an embodiment of sophistication and luxury, perfect for savoring neat, on the rocks, or in exquisite cocktails. Tycoon VSOP Cognac stands as a symbol of excellence, appealing to those who relish the finest spirits.

Single-estate, handcrafted from grape to bottle. 

For the past 500 years the Borderies vineyards, Cognac’s smallest cru, have produced some of the greatest and most aromatic cognacs. CAMUS Borderies XO Family Reserve is a Single Estate Cognac produced exclusively from the CAMUS family’s private vineyards. All the wines come from this magnificent estate, the largest in the Borderies area, with vineyards surrounded by forests and naturally preserved areas. The CAMUS family ensures that the vineyards are cultivated in a sustainable way, preserving the environment and the wildlife. Each barrel is unique with wines from each parcel of the vineyards being distilled and aged in separate casks.

CAMUS COGNAC XO BORDERIES TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Rich and complex aromas with a perfect balance between the floral and fruity notes mixed with gourmet notes of pastries and vanilla.

Palate: Powerful, rich and creamy with a particularly velvety texture revealing the intense aromas of pastries, subtle spicy notes, cinnamon and dried fruits.

Finish: Floral lasting hints with delicate violet notes.

Maker Notes

Martingale Cognac is the result of more than 100 years of Cognac making tradition and craft. From the fourth-generation custodians of one of the most envied domaines in the region comes a new style of Cognac, which honors a proud family’s endless pursuit of excellence while pushing the boundaries of creativity. Martingale is fresh, fragrant, and refined; offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness. 

Raymond Thomas—grandfather of founders Guillaume and Amaury Thomas—was a true entrepreneur; relentless, brave and undeterred by risks and setbacks. Martingale is a tribute to Raymond’s legacy and his belief in doubling down rather than backing down.  The Thomas family has been making Cognac for over a century, supplying the most prestigious brands with outstanding quality products, and in doing so has built one of the largest vineyards and distilleries throughout the famed appellation. Their products have, until now, been enjoyed anonymously. 

The 2023 release of Martingale Cognac marks a very important milestone for this proud and determined family. The uniqueness of the liquid and packaging are testament to Raymond’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit, which lives on in his grandsons

Martingale is fresh, fragrant, and refined; offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness. True to Cognac, but with a structure reminiscent to whisky drinkers and a fragrant aroma evocative of fine wines.

TASTING MARTINGALE
Crafted from a blend of four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable Borderies content, Martingale embodies freshness, fragrance, and refinement.

COLOR: A bright, precious amber with deep golden and honeyed reflections.

NOSE: Elegant and refined with notes of spring flowers, acacia, light vanilla, almonds and madeleine.

TASTE: Well-rounded with an abundance of freshness. Hints of tannins and oak balance perfectly with subtle floral and fruity notes.

FINISH: Soft, long, with lingering notes of elegant sandalwood denoting maturity and refinement.

AWARDS

Rolling Stone Magazine 2024 Spirit Awards - Best Cognac in Class

The Tradition collection places the Hardy style, where smoothness is king, within the reach of every cognac connoisseur. Hardy VS has an elegant pale appearance with hints of gold. This harmonious alliance of the four finest cognac crus reveals floral notes, and offers a subtle balance between freshness and smoothness.

A select blend of cognacs aged for a minimum of five years in Limousin oak. Medium bodied and well balanced. Rated a best buy by Wine Enthusiast magazine.

Bottle Size: 750ml

This exceptional VSOP Cognac hails from Grande Champagne and undergoes a distinct aging process. After maturation in French oak, it voyages across oceans, exposed to diverse climates. This journey yields a rich blend of dried fruits, vanilla, and subtle florals, creating a harmonious palate with hints of spice and oak. It's a unique, memorable choice for enthusiasts seeking unconventional depth and character in their spirits.

The XO blend is composed entirely of cognacs coming from the Grande Champagne area, the most prestige sub-district.
JCB XO Cognac combines all the characteristics of the Grande Champagne - distinction, the complexity of the aromas and tastes, and long flavors with balanced woody impressions.

JCB XO is a blend of Cognac aged 38-42 years.

Tasting Notes:

Origin: 100% Grande Champagne, a blend of several cognacs which come mainly from vines around the Segonzac area. The vines are on the hillsides, so the terroir is excellent with the vineyards on the slopes, where the vines benefit from excellent drainage, exposure and ripening of the grapes.

Color: Polished mahogany with shades of gilded copper

Nose: The nose expresses mature aromas such as toffee, black chocolate, leather, blond tobacco and hints of white flowers.

Palate: In the mouth the XO is very smooth and nicely balanced by the powerful taste of fine and complex tannins. There is an extraordinary length.

Drinking more like a VSOP, than a VS. Phantom has a dark golden color and a note that displays aromas of vanilla and notes of fruit. On the palate flavors of oak, apple and light citrus come through with an elegant and bold finish.

Hardy Cognac presents the Organic, with grapes that combine the perfection of nature with the excellence of time. Hardy respects and celebrates the environment at each development stage of this exceptional cognac. Cognacs made with organically grown grapes are incredibly rare, and this bottling from Hardy Cognac was made with grapes from small, carefully selected vineyards. This VSOP is soft, elegant and aromatic, with the emphasis on fruit, not spice.

Hardy Organic remains true to the history and rare quality of the House of Hardy. Small batches of the highest quality were selected to create a VSOP that embraces the haute couture style of the firm's elegance, and stands out with its hint of freshness and aromatic purity.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2019 - Double Gold, SIP Awards
2019 -Consumers Choice Award, SIP Awards

Bottle Size: 750ml

Hennessy is the uncontested leader in cognac. Hennessy V.S Cognac (V.S stands for “very special”) is a blend of 40 different eaux-de-vie selected for their vivacity, for an intense and fruity character with pleasantly oaky notes. On the palate, powerful flavors suggest grilled almonds, supported by lively notes reminiscent of fresh grapes.

Enjoy it in a traditional snifter, on ice, in long drinks or in cocktails. Made from grapes, cognac goes perfectly with fruit, spices and other liquors, providing an ideal base for innovative and delicious cocktail creations.