The cognac thread
Dec 31, 2013, 4:29 am
#61
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A brilliant product filling the void between VSOP and XO and they picked a nice "candy" blend (graham cracker/marshmallow flavour) that suits modern tastes. Personally I prefer a heavier style such as Otard or Camus at similar price point, or if spending double then the Camus Extraordinaire is great value in the super-XO class.
Dec 31, 2013, 6:48 am
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A brilliant product filling the void between VSOP and XO and they picked a nice "candy" blend (graham cracker/marshmallow flavour) that suits modern tastes. Personally I prefer a heavier style such as Otard or Camus at similar price point, or if spending double then the Camus Extraordinaire is great value in the super-XO class.
Dec 31, 2013, 10:17 am
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Dec 31, 2013, 10:21 am
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One of our large local liquor stores received the Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.6. $22k each bottle!
http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2013/09...in/#16072101=0
The last time I went in, they only had one left. I believe they got 6 of them. Pretty nuts to spend $22k on one bottle.
http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2013/09...in/#16072101=0
The last time I went in, they only had one left. I believe they got 6 of them. Pretty nuts to spend $22k on one bottle.
Dec 31, 2013, 11:40 am
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Yep, you can't go wrong with either one of them. When I was Gold, I used to be able to get Remy XO as my free drink. I gladly took that over the points. ^
Jan 2, 2014, 1:04 pm
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I have had both, the '74 is better and better yet if you are in the area is the '64 from below. I bought 4 bottles.
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Jan 2, 2014, 4:39 pm
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Jan 2, 2014, 4:57 pm
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I don't know which program's Gold status you are referring to, but Remy XO certainly is not a bad free drink to receive!
Jan 6, 2014, 1:31 pm
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Just stumbled on this thread which is unfortunate as I've been in the Charente (Maritime version - a.k.a dept 17) for the past month+. Seems pineau de charente is the favored drink here as 5/6th of Cognac production is exported (and not that much available either - locals seem to prefer scottish whiskey for new years by a long mile). Been drinking the local bois ordinaire stuff as I am out near the coast and not inland where the vaunted Grand and Petit champagne areas are.
Jan 6, 2014, 1:42 pm
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There was one location (won't be named) that was able to give it to me as SPG gold. I think it's only supposed to be a free drink up to $10 but the bartender always took care of me. ^