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Read more: The Best American Vodkas ... and blending them according to their own standards. For a Cognac to be designated VSOP, meaning Very Superior Old Pale, the youngest eau-de-vie in that ...

According to both Cognac Park and Martell, VS Cognacs are best enjoyed in cocktails or in long drinks. “VSOP is in the middle,” says Tessendier. Despite its minimum of four years, VSOP is ...

Here are my takeaways for the novice cognac drinker: Cognac is a variety ... I tried three variations of Hennessy (VSOP, VS and XO), and the earliest of the three was first produced in 1817.

Recently, I spoke with Martell’s Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud about the storied brand and Martell’s latest innovative new releases: Blue Swift, Noblige Noir, and Noblige Flame. Blue Swift ...

Related: What’s the Difference Between VS, VSOP, and XO Cognac? The best Cognacs, like the region itself, seem to both defy and embody the graceful passage of the years. “Not only in the aging of the ...

Each box includes a 750 mL bottle of VSOP cognac, aged at least 4 ½ years for a smooth, full-bodied flavor that’s versatile enough for sipping or mixing. “It’s great for music lovers and ...