The XO version of Delord in larger part feels the same way VSOP did. Although it is not really XO in the usual sense of regulations as it contains just 50% of 15 years old armagnac distillates while the other half is just 6 years old. So it's not exactly the twin brother to VSOP but looks more like its more skilled, "pro" version, and it also left me an exclusively positive impression. There's not much added to the taste or to the aroma but its intensity is definitely swelled in comparison with the younger version. To the nose: some leather and rubber (like a vehicle tire) in the beginning, vanilla, different sweet and ripe tropical fruits like papaya or muskmelon, nutmeg, sweet refreshing menthol, grape juice, perfume. To the palate: pineapples on the background, many of various sweet, moderately hot spices, honey cake, milk chocolate with a citrus stuffing, raisins, mango and a pine nut. The finish is bright and lingering, mouth-filling, even, slightly mint and sweet.