Berry Bros & Rudd XO Cognac (700ml)

Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd, the UK's oldest wine merchant, established in the 17th century, this is the second edition of Berry's Grande Champagne Cognac, made from grapes grown in the heart of the Charente region. Warm, rich and rancio laden, the bouquet invites you onto the palate which is crammed with dried fruit, nuts, spice and gentle oak.

Other reviews... There's better XO cognac available but you will pay much more.... this is hedonism in a glass. - customer review from bbr.com

[Earlier release tasted] ... Colour: full gold. Nose: this has more power and a very faint ‘good’ soapiness (rose scented soap) as well as a little candy sugar. Also cloves, then more marshmallows and touches of blackcurrant jelly. Very nice nose, globally fruitier and sweeter than the Whisky Fair, more compact. Also raisins… Mouth: we’re much closer to ‘traditional’ cognac than with the Whisky Fair. Much more raisins and prunes, Seville oranges, touches of coffee and just a little pepper. Also some milk chocolate. A fairly big body here. Finish: long, a tad hotter, on candy sugar and raisins. Comments: this one is very satisfying and quite full. I’m sure it would please many whisky drinkers. - around 85 points (please don’t take that score too seriously).
- Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com