Deux Familles XO Cognac (70cl, 43.6%)

Deux Familles XO Cognac is the range's classic extra-old expression, a minimum-10-year blend of Petite Champagne and Fins Bois crus. It is aged in French oak and finished in the brand's rare "red" French oak casks. Bottled at 43.6% ABV in a 700 ml bottle. The XO is the traditionalist of the trio, with old-port richness and bourbon-vanilla oak from a decade in wood, while the tannin-light red casks let the fruit speak. Refined aromas of candied orange, plum, vanilla and toasted almonds lead into a rich palate of dark chocolate, caramelised figs and spiced oak, finishing with honey, nutmeg and roasted coffee beans.