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Reviews for 2026

September 2026 - Cognac

September 2026 - Cognac
This month's Spirits feature is Cognac

Cognac Reviews

Courvoisier XO Cognac
96 points
$199
Beautifully balanced and full of flavor, as you eagerly await your next sip, please wait patiently for the extra long finish to linger — it is worth the wait.
Reve Bleu XO Cognac
95 points
$59
This XO Cognac has a honey gold richness with exceptional balance and complexity — think caramelized black walnut-mocha-leather.
Reve Bleu VSOP Cognac
93 points
$34
A fine, complex, balanced VSOP Cognac that teeters on the quality edge of XO — think dried fruit-honey-incense.
Elodie Single Estate VS Cognac
92 points
$24
Best Buy
A beautifully balanced and lush VS cognac with dried and tropical fruit, a hint of leather and bright cinnamon; sip on it neat while considering what fine cocktail you will make with this.
92 points $24 Best Buy
Martell Blue Swift VSOP Cognac
92 points
$49
A bold, balanced French Brandy with just the right amount of buttery sweetness.
Merlet VSOP Cognac
92 points
$51
An elegant, balanced VSOP Cognac — affordable luxury to elevate your favorite brandy-based cocktail.
Courvoisier VS Cognac
91 points
$23
Best Buy
This cognac balances beautifully rich fruit with warm spice cake and decadent Creme Anglaise — VSOP at a VS price.
91 points $23 Best Buy
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
91 points
$53
This light VSOP Cognac is full of balanced flavors of honey and caramel with a peppery finish.
Merlet VS Cognac
89 points
$50
A premium VS Cognac with complexities from all corners: fruits, spices, wood, and herbs.
Reve Bleu VS Cognac
88 points
$24
Have fun with this 'everyday' Cognac in cocktails to make delicious sours, smashes and sangaree.
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