Meukow XO Cognac (70cl, 40%)

An XO Cognac assembled from eaux-de-vie from four crus of the Cognac region. Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie meet softer eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois and Bons Bois, with long ageing in oak casks adding tannic structure. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle with a gift box. The Cognac is mahogany and clear. Its character ranges from candied citrus fruit and baked plum through intense nut notes to chocolate and leather. On the nose there are candied orange and baked plum. The palate brings almond and hazelnut. The finish is strong, with chocolate and leather.