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Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac
Distiller Score 90
Rich fruit, oak, and hints of butterscotch are found on the nose with a soft, sweetness on the initial entry to the palate. Notes of dried plum, raisins and caramels start things off. As the spirit moves off the palate, it becomes drier, with white pepper, oak, and some vanilla along with a lightly floral note. The finish is satisfying and generous, with oak, raisin, hazelnut and dark chocolate flavors evident.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff
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Cognac Park Fins Bois Single Cru Organic
Distiller Score 88
This organic offering from Park Cognac is bottled without any additives or caramel coloring, resulting in a spirit that is noticeably lighter in color than the rest of the line. It's grape-forward on the nose and spicy on the palate, with green apple and floral notes asserting themselves more prominently than the richer oak flavors one finds in most cognacs. Though it doesn't have the luxurious depth of an older, richer cognac, its bright, fruity character is a welcome change of pace.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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Marquis de la Fayette VSOP Cognac
Distiller Score 86
The nose offers berries and cream, vanilla, crème brûlée and incense. The palate is rounded and velvety, with overarching floral tones along with orchard fruits and baked apple galettes. In the background there are also faint grass and chili pepper notes. The short finish showcases oak, leather, cinnamon, cardamom, and honeyed fruits.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Louis Royer VSOP Preference Cognac
Distiller Score 88
A fairly intense style of cognac. The aromas leap out of the glass with notes of orange zest, Ceylon cinnamon, potpourri, and licorice root. Leather muskiness and dried fruit (especially dates) join in quickly after. The palate is just as powerful and sweet with notes of fresh baked apple, ripe peaches, baking spices, and oolong tea. This cognac has quite a presence and works well alone or in a cocktail.
Reviewed by Omari Wheat
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Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac
Distiller Score 90
This accessible cognac offers a melody of baking spices and roasted fruits like poached pears, baked apples, and dried figs. Butterscotch ties them all together. It starts off sweet on the tongue but not overly so, with all the previously mentioned flavors to follow with just the right amount of heat. Smooth from start to finish, the cognac is elegant and very easy to drink. Enjoy after dinner with poached pears or dark chocolate.
Reviewed by Kelley Slagle
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Cognac Park VSOP
Distiller Score 88
Cognac Park's VSOP strikes a fine balance of oak and fruit. Medium-bodied, it has notes of toasted wood, light citrus zest, and a touch of almond and orange blossom. It's a solid everyday cognac, enjoyable enough to sip on its own and priced to be suitable for mixing too.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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Martell VS Single Distillery
Distiller Score 87
A rich fruitiness shows on the nose highlighted by raspberries along with herbal and grassy notes which work together for a somewhat vermouth-like aroma. An oily palate at first shows more fruits, here with canned fruit syrup, tart cherries, raspberries and blackberries, as well as chocolate and nuttiness. Finish is short and smooth with oak and spice taking their turn in front of that distinct raspberry note.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Camus Intensely Aromatic VS Cognac
Distiller Score 89
Fragrant with ripe fruits - apples, pears and crushed grapes -underneath a layer of vanilla, caramel and ground walnuts. A light and carefully oaked brandy giving off scents of jasmine, black pepper and roasted fruit, this expression is delicately light, not too sweet nor manipulated to appeal to the mass market. Over all an outstanding VS Cognac.
Reviewed by Jack Robertiello
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Chateau de Montifaud Napoléon Fine Petite Champagne
Distiller Score 92
The nose offers floral notes, with vanilla, plum, raisins, and honey. The palate is smooth, and layered but cohesive, with strands of honeyed fruits, vanillins, and oak. A moderate length finish begins with rich crème brûlée and brown sugar, along with dark red fruits and maple syrup. This is followed by a spicy, oaky side with touches of black pepper comes on at the tail end.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac
Distiller Score 89
A fair amount of apricot and pear aromas with some orange peel thrown in for good measure. Mild woody notes appear with just a dash of savory spices and black tea. The cognac continues on the palate with the fruit notes but there's a waxy component as well. The finish is more bittersweet and finishes with a slight almond note.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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ABK6 VSOP Single Estate Cognac
Distiller Score 90
This is an impressively well-balanced cognac for one in this age category. There is a pleasant aroma of baking pastry, vanilla, and toasty oak upon the nose. On the palate, blood orange and berry jam with a sprinkling of clove, cedar and pine cone are discovered. This light-bodied brandy is very easy to sip neat and would easily stand up to cocktails calling for brandy.
Reviewed by Amanda Schuster
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Camus Intensely Aromatic VSOP Cognac
Distiller Score 85
Unlike so many heavily manipulated VSOP Cognacs, this one is delicate and aromatically floral - roses, peonies opening into prunes and vanilla. On the palate, oaky vanilla, rich and caramel spiced with nutmeg along with toasted nuts. Supple and enticing with a slightly biter finish.
Reviewed by Jack Robertiello