Cognac
Cognac
Vaudon VS Cognac
French Brandy
Fresh pear and apricot lead the aroma, joined by vanilla and a light berry brightness. The palate opens supple and delicate, then gains gentle weight as clean white-fruit flavours develop through the middle. A slight liquorice note brings contrast without disturbing the spirit’s balance. The finish is smooth and softly warming, returning to pear, vanilla and restrained fruit sweetness.
Vaudon Fins Bois Double Cask 10 Year Old Cognac
French Cognac
Apricot and cooked banana lead with vanilla, white fruit and a lightly creamy note. The palate is rounded and composed, balancing ripe orchard fruit with toasted coconut and a gentle caramelised edge. Oak adds warmth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is smooth and measured, leaving vanilla, baked apple and a quiet touch of spice.
Vaudon 1996 Cognac
French Brandy
Ripe plum and cherry lead a powerful yet elegant aroma, with sandalwood giving the fruit a calm, seasoned frame. The palate is broad and composed, moving into rose petal, orange peel and spicy wood. Floral lift keeps the mature character from feeling heavy. The finish is deep and persistent, leaving citrus oil, polished oak and a final echo of dark fruit.
Château d’Orignac Pineau des Charentes NV
French Fortified
Apricot, yellow fruit, honey, raisins, spice, flowers and orange shape the profile, with a sweet yet refreshing palate. The blend is sixty percent Merlot and forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine matures for at least five years in 225-litre French oak barrels. Golden and amber tones are present, and alcohol is eighteen percent. The grapes come from Fins Bois.
Martell Blue Swift Spirit
French Other Spirits
Banana and caramelized pear lead a generous, fruit-forward aroma, followed by vanilla, coconut and warm spice. The palate is full and smooth, with ginger and candied fruit giving lift to the sweeter notes. Toasted oak brings structure and a gently warming edge to the long finish. Serve neat, over a large cube, or in a spirit-forward cocktail.
Ferrand Yuzu Late Harvest Dry Curaçao
French Spirits
Fragrant yuzu and mandarin lead the aroma, followed by vanilla, marzipan and a delicate floral note. The palate is rich and rounded, balancing sweet and sour citrus with candied depth, gentle spice and a lightly herbal edge. The finish remains bright despite the liqueur's pastry-like richness. Enjoy over ice, or use a measured pour in a Margarita, Sidecar or highball where the vivid citrus can remain clearly defined.
Citadelle Jardin d’Été Gin
French Gin
Juicy Charentais melon brings a rounded fruit core, lifted by whole lemon, yuzu and orange zest. The palate is fresh and balanced, with bright citrus giving the gin energy while ripe melon softens the sharper edges. Juniper remains present beneath the fruit, and a light fennel note adds quiet aromatic detail. The finish is long, clean and refreshing. Serve with tonic and a lemon twist, or use in a bright Martini where the citrus and melon can remain clearly defined.
Maison Gautier VSOP Cognac
French Cognac
Honey, fig and vanilla lead a rounded, generous profile, with candied fruit and floral notes adding lift. A blend of eaux-de-vie from Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois brings measured oak and spice beneath the fruit, giving the palate richness without excessive weight. The texture is supple and harmonious, moving from ripe sweetness into a long, structured finish of spice and wood. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass, or with a single large cube after dinner.
Maison Brillet Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur
French Liqueur
Williams pear leads with clear, ripe fruit and a delicate floral lift, while Cognac adds warmth, depth and a gently structured centre. Pear eaux-de-vie, Cognac, water and vanilla sugar made with fresh Madagascar vanilla create a natural, full-bodied liqueur without added flavouring or caramel. The palate is sweet but balanced, combining juicy pear with light baking spice, vanilla and restrained oak. A smooth, aromatic finish leaves fresh pear and warm Cognac behind. Serve over ice, as a digestif or in a sparkling aperitif.
Jean Fillioux Très Vieux Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Vanilla leads an expressive nose, followed by orange marmalade, quince and ripe pear. The palate is full and powerful but remains elegant, with jammy fruit and praline bringing richness while sweet spice provides lift and definition. Its generous texture carries the flavours evenly rather than allowing the oak to dominate. The finish is exceptionally long, returning to candied citrus, vanilla, pear and gentle spice. A polished Grande Champagne style with immediate aromatic appeal and enough structure for slow sipping. Serve neat at room temperature.
Frapin 15 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Fresh wood and vanilla open the nose, joined by black tea and dried flowers. The palate is lively and layered, bringing polished oak together with dried fruit, toasted bread and a measured warmth. Fruit from the estate's Grande Champagne vineyards keeps the profile bright despite the extended maturation, while the texture remains firm and composed. The finish is long and spicy, with vanilla, toast and dry floral notes lingering. Pour neat and allow it a few minutes in the glass before drinking.
Meukow XO Sublime Cognac
French Cognac
Candied peach and prune lead an expressive nose, followed by jasmine, iris and warm baking spice. The palate is smooth and enveloping, with chocolate and vanilla layered over mature wood and a gently nutty rancio character. Fruit remains present through the centre, keeping the richness balanced rather than heavy. The finish is long, polished and warming, carrying dried fruit, spice and seasoned oak. Serve neat in a generous glass.
Delamain Vesper XO Grande Champagne Cognac
French Cognac
Mature oak, woodland earth and a restrained savoury note frame a quietly aromatic nose. The palate is full and rounded, opening into orchard fruit, quince and wildflowers before vanilla and gentle spice emerge. Extended ageing in old Limousin oak brings polish and depth without obscuring the fruit. A saline mineral lift keeps the texture composed, and the finish is remarkably long, returning to dried fruit, oak and fine spice.
Gautier Pinar del Rio XO Cognac
French Cognac
Powerful oak and orange lead an intense, aromatic opening. The palate builds with dried fruit and layered spice, while firmer woody tones give the blend structure and persistence. Eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois, Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne contribute both strength and fruit, with the oldest component reaching 45 years. Rich and full rather than sweet, the finish remains long, spicy and oak-led. Serve neat.
Hennessy XO Cognac 1.5 L
French Cognac
Deep, rounded and warming, with candied fruit unfolding into pepper, dark chocolate and polished oak. The palate is full and voluptuous, balancing rich sweetness with a firm spicy edge and an increasingly intense wave of warmth. Vanilla softens the wood without muting its structure. The finish is exceptionally persistent, echoing oak, chocolate, spice and fruit in a long, composed fade.
Hennessy X.O Cognac 1L
French Cognac
Deep amber and richly aromatic, with candied fruit, orange peel and cocoa opening over warm oak. The palate is broad and silky, moving through dried fig, cinnamon and black pepper with a measured sweetness at its centre. Layers of fruit and spice remain composed rather than heavy. The finish is long and warming, carrying dark chocolate, polished wood and a final echo of orange.
Vaudon Fine Rare Fins Bois Cognac
French Brandy
Jasmine and banana open with a gentle floral lift and fresh pear. The palate is soft and silky, carrying delicate fruit through a clean, pure texture. Ginger and anise add a cool spicy edge without disturbing the balance. The finish is long and graceful, leaving pear, flowers and a lightly refreshing note of spice and poise.
Vaudon Pineau des Charentes Blanc
French Fortified
Golden amber in the glass, with a rich, rounded bouquet of dried fig, vine blossom and vanilla. Floral notes, honeyed sweetness and almond shape the smooth palate, while a gentle freshness keeps the finish balanced and composed. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside blue cheese.
Vaudon XO Cognac
French Cognac
Violet and subtle fruit lead a delicate, composed aroma, followed by mango, walnut and candied orange peel. The palate is soft and silky, with exotic fruit bringing brightness while gentle oak and nutty depth add structure. Richness remains polished rather than heavy. The finish is long and elegant, carrying floral tones, orange oil, walnut and quiet warming spice.
Vaudon VSOP Cognac
French Brandy
Toffee, honey and salted caramel open with ripe plum and fig. The palate is smooth and delicately rounded, moving from candied fruit into white fruit and soft floral tones. Limousin oak contributes measured depth without masking the fruit. The finish is gentle and harmonious, leaving caramel, dried fruit, blossom and a quiet trace of warming spice.
Meukow VSOP Red Edition Cognac
French Brandy
Candied orange, apple and plum rise with rose and polished wood spice. The palate is broad and smooth, moving from fruit sweetness into leather, liquorice and dark coffee. Vanilla softens the structure without obscuring the brandy’s dry edge. The finish is intense but controlled, leaving coffee, bitter cocoa, orange peel and warm spice. Serve neat or with a single large cube.
Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac
French Cognac
Vanilla, apricot and passion fruit rise first, followed by orange zest and a gentle almond note. The palate is finely textured and bright, with ripe fruit balanced by measured oak and warming spice. Ginger gives the middle a clean lift while citrus oil keeps the richness precise. The finish is persistent and composed, carrying candied orange, almond, vanilla and quiet spice.
Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac
French Cognac
Fresh apricot opens with vanilla and a polished touch of mellow oak. The palate is rounded and supple, with soft fruit sweetness framed by warm spice and a quiet toasted note. The texture remains smooth and composed rather than heavy. The finish is persistent and gently warming, leaving apricot, vanilla, fine spice and seasoned wood in balance.