10 Best Cognac Brands April 2015

#1 of 10 Leading Cognac Brands of 2015 - Blending intense fruity aromas of lemon and dark red plum with alluring notes of cocoa beans and vanilla pods, the Creation Grand Extra is an intense experience in scent as well as taste. This savory cognac is marked by distinctive flavors that are equal parts woody and spicy, culminating in a sleek finish that is sure to delight the taste buds. The Creation Grand Extra is also a treat for the eyes, with its arch-shaped decanter created by famed French designer Serge Mansau making a bold impression as shades of amber and topaz reflect through the 700 ml bottle.

#2 of 10 Best Cognac Brands of 2015 - People who drink Majesté XO Cognac get to regularly enjoy an appellation cognac that has been refined over decades of cognac-making experience by a company that is beyond passionate about its spirits. Among this distiller's multiple products, this one gets the most attention and requires the most of its makers' patience. Its youngest component ages a minimum of six years before being blended into this cognac. The result is a stunning and smooth spirit that complements a fine meal or cigar. Always enjoy Majesté XO Cognac responsibly.

#3 of 10 Best Cognac Brands of 2015 - Courvoisier Initiale Extra benefits from being a product made by one of the most famous cognac brands. What sets this Courvoisier apart from its siblings is that every spirit that goes into this cognac blend has been aged multiple decades. The result is a cognac that one should enjoy slowly and appreciate. This is no everyday cognac. This is the cognac people should use to toast special occasions. Enjoy Courvoisier Initiale Extra responsibly the next time you have a life event that truly deserves celebration and remembrance.

#4 of 10 Top Cognac Brands of 2015 - This cognac's makers call it "a continuing dialogue between the past and present", and its devotees call it exquisite. Richard Hennessy Cognac is the Hennessy you want to pour when you have an occasion in your life that truly warrants the reverence of a memorable toast. This is the cognac into which the Hennessy company pours its passion, experience and its oldest cognacs. Their attentive blending creates a cognac that must be "breathed in" as much as it must be imbibed. Always enjoy this fine cognac responsibly.

#5 of 10 Best Cognac Brands of 2015 - Among the many houses of cognac that dot France's spirited and storied region, this one is "young". Established in 1972, the Leopold Gourmel house of cognac produces a variety of cognac blends that set it apart as artisan, artistic and "youthful". Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age des Epices is a blend of aged cognacs and spices that combine to make the cognac drinker's mouth say, "Wow!" Pick up a bottle of Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age des Epices, and enjoy it responsibly and soon.

#6 of 10 Top Cognac Brands of 2015 - If you are in search of the best cognac for a reasonable price tag, consider Pierre Ferrand Reserve Cognac. This award-winning cognac scored 94 out of 100 on the Beverage Institute's rating scale in 2009. You will have to try this cognac yourself to find out how you would rate it. When you drink Pierre Ferrand Reserve Cognac responsibly, you will find it to be an elegant and rich cognac. Look for notes of candied fruit, cinnamon, licorice and walnut, and raise a glass in respect to something or someone that truly deserves a toast!

#7 of 10 Leading Cognac Brands of 2015 - Cognac houses should have a legitimate history. Before long, the Louis Royer house of cognac will approach its 200 birthday. In the many decades since the house's founding, the Royer family has developed several cognac labels. When you choose any bottle in the Louis Royer Cognac line, you select for yourself a cognac produced by people who have always been passionate about the products they make and who truly pour their spirits into every bottle they produce. As always, enjoy any Louis Royer product responsibly.

#8 of 10 Leading Cognac Brands of 2015 - A. De Fussigny Cognac is a beverage that was founded in 1814. It comes from Italy and has a brilliant flavor and aroma. The cognac has a beautiful golden color to match the smoothness of the drink. There are aromas of roses and hazelnuts as you open the bottle. When the cognac is on the palate, there is a consistency of butter along with notes of smoke, creating a spicy finish that lingers after the drink is gone.

#9 of 10 Leading Cognac Brands of 2015 - Camus Cognac Extra Elegance is a stunning drink with rich flavors and delightful scents. This is a drink that has been aged in an oak barrel for several years. It has a golden color, and the drink comes in a simply bottle with a silver topper. There are several fruit notes when you smell and taste the cognac. Peach and orange are distinctive along with vanilla and maple. This is a smooth drink that doesn't have a lot of competition in the flavors so that you can easily detect the notes.

#10 of 10 Best Cognac Brands of 2015 - Gautier Cognac is an excellent high-quality cognac from a company that has been making cognac for over ten generations. Maison Gautier began in the 17th century in a small French town and now spans the entire globe. All varieties of Gautier Cognac are aged in deep cellars that rest just above the water line. Years of research have shown that these conditions create the most rich and aromatic cognacs you will ever taste. Choose the classic fruity and spicy Gautier VS, the cigar blend Panatela with it's sweet and nutty flavor, or the rare Eden that is said to "taste like eternity." Gautier Cognac stands for high quality and beautiful taste.