10 Best VSOP Cognac Brands March 2015

#1 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Majeste VSOP is a cognac that is of the highest quality in this line of beverages. It is the color of straw and comes in a tall glass bottle with a silver topper. This cognac was developed in France. The drink has a delicious taste with several notes of flavors and scents. The prominent scents are those of flowers and vanilla. When you taste the cognac, you will pick up on the floral notes as well as hints of honey.

#2 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Remy Martin VSOP Premiur cru was developed in France. It has an amber color that blends well with the flavor notes of the drink. This beverage has scents of vanilla and chocolate. It is something that smells sweet, almost like a dessert. There are tasting notes of jasmine and apricots. There are multiple layers that linger on the palate with a smooth finish after the drink is consumed. Although there is a nice balance of flavors, there are some intense notes that you will be able to distinguish.

#3 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Hennessey's VSOP Privilege Cognac has been a renowned favorite since its creation nearly two centuries ago. With its initial creation tailored specifically for royalty - the then future King George IV of England - nothing has been held back in quality or flavor. By blending together softer spices such as vanilla and cinnamon with the more rustic aromas of the oaken barrels in which the cognac is aged, the beautiful blend of scents is intriguing but balanced. This aspect of balance is able to be found throughout the experience one has when drinking Hennessey VSOP Privilege, from first taste all the way through its lasting finish.

#4 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - As one of the oldest cognac houses, Martell cognac is forged from love, passion and a need to make an excellent spirits. Since 1715, this has been the main direction of Martell and their family. Martell Cordon Bleu has become the go to cognac for fine connoisseurs the world over. Created over 100 years ago, Martell Cordon Bleu VSOP features a distinctive taste that makes it unparalleled in the world of cognac, VSOPs and the world of spirits as a whole. The use of eaux-de-vie from the Borderies are what give this cognac the unique flavor it is known for.

#5 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Forged over two centuries ago, the spirit of excellence that created the Courvoisier Cognac company has also kept them innovating the best ways to grow, distill and produce the finest cognacs. The grapes used to make their fine cognacs primarily come from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois. They use only Ugni Blamc grapes, which are the most prized grapes around thanks to a high acidity level and low alcoholic strength. The Courvoisier Cognac VSOP is perfect for the discerning drinker. The flavor is both elegant and complex with a pleasing aroma of jasmine, peach and toasted almond.

#6 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - The Camus family is proud to produce their fine cognacs and spirits in the highly sought after Ile de Re Fine region. Ile de Re Fine is extremely well suited to grow grapes to their utmost perfection. A picture of perfection in distilling and flavoring, Ile de Re Fine Island cognacs from Camus is aged in extremely damp cellar to add to roundness of the taste. The lightly toasted oak barrels add an extremely delicate woody flavor. Awards Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition in 2012 Silver Medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2012

#7 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - D'USSÉ Cognac VSOP is a drink that is naturally aged for about four years. It comes in a glass bottle that has an elegant shape resembling an upside down wine glass. The cognac has a deep red color. When you remove the top of the bottle, there are prominent notes of flowers and wood. There are also hints of cinnamon and almond. Tasting the cognac will give a hint of spice as well as a fruity flavor. There are finishing notes of honey that give the drink a complex taste.

#8 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - When cognac drinkers experience this brand, they will quickly come to understand why it has won countless awards at spirits competitions and even been hailed as "The World's Best Cognac" by some spirits experts. The full and robust palate contains an excellent and powerful structure of woody flavors from the aging process and vanilla undertones, and the flavors are followed through with a long lasting finish. The strong flavor palate is balanced out by an soft and complicated nose of various stewed fruits, toasted wooden hints, brioche, apple, cinnamon, and vanilla. This combination of complexities and flavor bring together some of the most sought after elements of any cognac brand.

#9 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Camandon Cognac VSOP is a handcrafted VSOP cognac from the Camandon Cognac collection. This "fragrance you can drink" features fruity apricot flavors and demonstrates the maturity of a ten year old cognac. The Camandon Cognac VSOP features rare lingering characteristics that are uncommon in other Very Special Old Pales. The Camandon Cognac VSOP is an assemblage of about 60 cognacs. This World Spirits Competition 2012 gold medal winning cognac is a must have for any VSOP cognac enthusiast.

#10 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Smooth, delicious, and silken – these words are synonymous with everything a cognac brand should be, and Drouet et Fils VSOP delivers on all levels. Their unique blend of spices are renowned for hailing from the most exotic, exquisite destinations around the world, while their distillation process is extensive to ensure a bold, flourishing flavor that nestles on your taste buds. Working through a fourth generation of cognac production, Drouet et Fils VSOP strives to make the very best spirits from the comforts of a 80 acre vineyard, located near the actual town of Cognac. The classic, tried-and-true family recipes have been handed down, each creator putting their own perfection into a new generation of cognac blends.