St. Rémy VSOP

I would say this is one of the best buys out there for a very good brandy at an affordable price. (Disclaimer my experience is based on dozens, not hundreds, of samples.) The mouth is given a fresh raisin fruitiness enhanced with touches of vanilla and light spiciness. The finish lingers. This is better than some cognacs I have sampled. Don't accuse me of hearsay. Remember, Cognac is brandy from the Cognac region---and they are not all necessarily of excellent quality, for, they are not. (Wine merchants have told me the poorest quality tends to be exported.)

First try of brandy. Pretty tasty.

Has a sharp taste. Lacks some of the bold vanilla and caramel found in other US brandys

If you want to try French VSOP Brandy, spend a little more and get a good one.