the Brandy of Napoleon. Read more: 13 Liquors Your Home Bar Should Have In the official aging scale, Napoleon cognac falls under the VSOP category, meaning it's been aged for at least four years.

But hope is not lost for lovers of fine French brandy ... 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 ...