I'm not sure if this is only available at Total Wine, but that's where I got it. I am in the process of making a series of 2L barrel-aged cocktails that I'll bottle as gifts for friends this holiday season. So far I've made a port-wine finished Doorly's rum, Bulleit Revolver, Brooklyn Godfather and a strawberry infused Negroni. I want to finish the series with an aged Sazerac and I needed some cognac for the split base of the cocktail. I figured while I'm here... Tasted neat from a glencairn. A good while was given for the liquid to rest after the pour. This bottle has been open for a little over a day and I left about 60ml in the bottom of the bottle. Even from 18" away I can smell the fruity grapes of this cognac. ABK6 is the mark for Domaines Francis Abécassis. In addition to a VS, VSOP & XO cognac, the house also distills vodka, gin, Petit Champagne cognacs & other eau de vie. The pour is apple juice clear and shows some good sheeting on a swirl. The nose is fruity and light offering some floral qualities. I get sweet apples, bosc pear, wildflower honey and maybe a touch of jasmine. It's almost liqueur like in its lushness. All in all its very nice, moderately complex and surprisingly pleasant for this price point. On the palate this is quite tame and tasty. There's definitely that apple, a bit of pear and some white-fleshed plums. A bit of honey coats the lips while the faintest blush of ginger and white pepper offer a glow of spice. The finish is short and clean. This is fruity and light. Its a delightful grape brandy and is really a good choice I think for cocktails. I'm certain the Sazerac will come out wonderfully partnered as it is with George Dickel rye (95/5 MGP - nicely fruity and approachable as well). On its own I'm happy to drink this neat or over ice. It doesn't even come close to having the gravitas of a Hennessy XO or the silky presence of a Remy 1738, but for $28 its a real value. I rate on a scale where a 1 = something I won't finish and 5 = a perfect example of the expression. Most competently made liquors should follow a bell curve and end up in the range of 2.0 to 3.0. This ABK6 VS is certainly that. Solid and tasty and a bit above average when considered against its competition at this price. I'm giving this one 3 stars.