by Michael Cervin | May 9, 2024 | Cognac
As an entry-level Cognac, Maison Park does a very good job. This is a young Cognac, not an ultra aged iteration. Lots of resin dominates this with additional light floral tones and a touch of pepper spice. There are also soft notes of apricot, sugared almond, muted... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 21, 2024 | Cognac
Cognac has long been a traditional spirit, made in traditional ways (French law is quite specific as to how), but there has been a move in the last decade to make a newer version – one that is more aggressive and less nuanced. That doesn’t mean bad, just... 
by Rich Cook | Oct 4, 2023 | Cognac
The VS designation in Cognac means less time aging in a barrel that other designations, but as this fine bottle shows, it doesn’t mean less quality, flavor or satisfaction factor. The Tycoon brings a soft texture that carries a rich translation of the aromatic... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 17, 2023 | Cognac
Proper Cognac – according to everyone you meet in Cognac including all master distillers – is a sublime blend of four components: wood, spice, florals, and fruit. This XO fulfills all these requirements and is everything you want in a sophisticated Cognac.... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 9, 2023 | Cognac
With nearly 200 years of experience behind them, Courvoisier Cognacs are worth every penny, and this VSOP is a great example of quality at a fair price. A lovely melding of fruit, wood, spice and floral notes, the palate is strongly vanilla, with ginger spice, jasmine... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 30, 2023 | Cognac
Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac, as the old French saying goes. This VSOP is a well-balanced and multi-layered Cognac that offers elegant aromas including vanilla, a slight nuttiness, stone fruit such as apricot and peach, and spring wildflowers. It has...
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