Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Courvoisier XO Imperial Cognac

VISUAL: Dark caramel colour

NOSE: Floral, with slow rising vanilla, nutmeg and orange

PALATE: Orange & vanilla

FINISH: Long, stable finish.  Mellow, slight sweetness lingers

A cognac made from eaux de vie aged between 20 and 35 years from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and very old Borderies region.

This fine cognac claimed the "Best Cognac in the World" award at the International Spirits Competition held in 1994.