Cognac Thread

Neuromancer · 10-15-2008, 08:07 PM

Okay...I'll start this one...

Remy XO

...and...

Grand Marnier Cuvee du Centcinquantenaire - 150th Anniversary

Don Fernando · 10-18-2008, 05:14 AM

I had a glass of Camus vsop last night.

Neuromancer · 10-19-2008, 05:16 AM

Move up to the XO's...much smoother...and not that much more $$$...

WyGuy · 01-01-2009, 03:21 PM

Doesn't look like this thread is very active, but I need a little advice.

What brands would you recommend to someone that hasn't had any prior cognac experience? My budget would be around $120, not sure how much decent cognacs cost.

SmoknTaz · 01-01-2009, 03:53 PM

Introduced to Remy a couple of years ago while on a cruise.

01-01-2009, 05:08 PM

I am partial to Pierre Ferrand as it was being made in the early 1700's and has a great taste to it. While it is made in France it is made in a very good region along with their wines.

theonlybear4CORT · 01-01-2009, 08:19 PM

I love privilege Hennessy for the price

one day I want to try the X.O.

Don Fernando · 01-02-2009, 03:55 AM

Hennessy VSOP is a very good cognac, need to order a new bottle from a friend who is a flight attendant and can get them tax free.

mosesbotbol · 01-02-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

I am partial to Pierre Ferrand as it was being made in the early 1700's and has a great taste to it. While it is made in France it is made in a very good region along with their wines.

Pierre Ferrand is very hard to beat. They offer an excellent value and are one of leaders for the real Cognac fan. Tesseron is another brand worth searching for.

PF just blows away the big names like it's not even funny. No carmel coloring and and BS like Remy and like do...

01-05-2009, 06:01 AM

My favorite is A. Hardy Cognac Noces d'Or 50 Yr Old 750ml (second picture) which sells for around $200. It is the same cognac which comes in A. Hardy Captain Noces D'Or Decanter Cognac 50 Years Old 750ml which sells for as much as $1600.

Pic of the Captain.

Pic of same cognac with regular bottle

Amazing how much they charge for a fancy decanter. Go for the regular bottle and you can enjoy a 50 year old cognac for just over what many of the XO's go for. A real nice special occasion drink for cognac drinkers.

10-15-2008, 08:07 PM	#1
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Cognac Thread Okay...I'll start this one... Remy XO ...and... Grand Marnier Cuvee du Centcinquantenaire - 150th Anniversary __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

10-18-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Cognac Thread I had a glass of Camus vsop last night.

10-19-2008, 05:16 AM	#3
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Cognac Thread Move up to the XO's...much smoother...and not that much more $$$... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

01-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: Cognac Thread Doesn't look like this thread is very active, but I need a little advice. What brands would you recommend to someone that hasn't had any prior cognac experience? My budget would be around $120, not sure how much decent cognacs cost.

01-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
SmoknTaz Hiding my Visa bill Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 324 Trading: (6)	Re: Cognac Thread Introduced to Remy a couple of years ago while on a cruise. __________________ Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)

01-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#6
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cognac Thread I am partial to Pierre Ferrand as it was being made in the early 1700's and has a great taste to it. While it is made in France it is made in a very good region along with their wines.

01-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#7
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Cognac Thread I love privilege Hennessy for the price one day I want to try the X.O.

01-02-2009, 03:55 AM	#8
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Cognac Thread Hennessy VSOP is a very good cognac, need to order a new bottle from a friend who is a flight attendant and can get them tax free. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-05-2009, 06:01 AM	#10
robofan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cognac Thread My favorite is A. Hardy Cognac Noces d'Or 50 Yr Old 750ml (second picture) which sells for around $200. It is the same cognac which comes in A. Hardy Captain Noces D'Or Decanter Cognac 50 Years Old 750ml which sells for as much as $1600. Pic of the Captain. Pic of same cognac with regular bottle Amazing how much they charge for a fancy decanter. Go for the regular bottle and you can enjoy a 50 year old cognac for just over what many of the XO's go for. A real nice special occasion drink for cognac drinkers.