Is XO Cognac better than the other categories? For anyone who has ever seen a bottle of Cognac with its VS, VSOP, or XO ...
I tried three variations of Hennessy (VSOP, VS and XO), and the earliest of the three was first produced in 1817. Hennessy VS was first imagined as a recipe in 1865 and XO in 1870. Though the core ...
Cognac's maturation duration strongly impacts the flavor, and there are three main classifications to choose from: VS (Very Special), VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale), and XO (Extra Old). Each of ...
A label that says VS means the Armagnac has spent a minimum of two years in cask; VSOP and Reserve labels indicate five years; XO and Napoleon are aged six years; and Hors d'Age means ten years or ...