Courvoisier VS Cognac (175cl, 40%)

A French brandy bottled at 40% ABV in a 1.75-litre format, blending eaux-de-vie aged between three and seven years. Courvoisier is headquartered in Jarnac, in the Charente region, and focuses on sourcing, blending and ageing rather than owning vineyards or operating its own stills. The VS is composed principally of Fins Bois eaux-de-vie balanced by Petite Champagne, double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in handcrafted French oak barrels, with Ugni Blanc as the base grape. It was awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Aroma: fresh apple, pear, ripe peach, delicate floral tones, light oak and baking spice. Taste: soft and fruit-forward, with dried fig, raisin, baked apple, vanilla, baking spice and alcohol warmth. Finish: medium to long, with light pepper and lingering dried-fruit sweetness.