- Is XO or VSOP better?
- Is Martell cognac or brandy?
- What does VS mean in Cognac?
- What's better than Remy Martin?
Is XO or VSOP better?
Is XO or VSOP better? An XO cognac must be aged for a minimum of 10 years, in comparison a VSOP must age for a minimum of four years. It comes down to personal preference which is better but an XO is usually considered as superior.
Is Martell cognac or brandy?
"Cognac is to brandy what Champagne is to sparkling wine," Charlton said. By that, he means that Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France, while brandy can be made anywhere in the world. Other big producers of Cognac include Martell, Courvoisier, and Hennessy.
What does VS mean in Cognac?
The designations you see on Cognac labels—VS (Very Special), VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) and XO (Extra Old)—are a guarantee of how long a Cognac has been aged. VS indicates that the Cognac has been aged at least two years, VSOP at least four years and XO (Extra Old) at least six years.
What's better than Remy Martin?
8 of the Best Brands of Cognac to Drink
- Hennessy Master Blender's Selection No. Courtesy. ...
- Rémy Martin XO. Courtesy. ...
- Hine Antique XO Premier Cru Cognac. Courtesy. ...
- Courvoisier XO Cognac. Courtesy. ...
- Martell XO. $2,012 AT RESERVEBAR.COM. ...
- Pierre Ferrand Cognac Selection des Anges. ...
- Kelt XO Cognac. ...
- Louis XIII Cognac.