I especially enjoy bourbon and cognac is way up on my list. With bourbons now being finished in alternate barrels (no longer qualifies as bourbon), what if cognac were to be finished in Kentucky bourbon barrels? Well, I am a bourbon purist and have yet to find a "finished" bourbon I care much for. As for cognac, I have tried many with Remy and Courvoisier leading the pack. Martell Blue Swift gives them a run for my tastes. The best part of cognac is the nose and this one is there with rich oak and fruit. Is that French oak or Kentucky oak? Can't tell but it works. The mouth feel is maybe denser and oilyer but I like it. I get everything I want in a Cognac but can't say it is better than Remy and if price is to be considered, Remy wins