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Gran Gala
VS Cognac

Category: VS Cognac

Date Tasted: 9/14/2020

Country: France

Alcohol: 40%

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86 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

$19

Gran Gala
VS Cognac

Category: VS Cognac

Date Tasted: 9/14/2020

Country: France

Alcohol: 40%

Golden amber color. Aromas of toasted brioche, orange peel, hints of apricot, spiced pumpkin loaf, and caramel-apple with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, quick herbal tea finish. A highly mixable, slightly yeasty Cognac that is a good match to champagne cocktails.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Mild, Herbal & Fruity
	Aroma:	toasted brioche, orange peel, hints of apricot, spiced pumpkin loaf, and caramel-apple
	Flavor:	herbal tea
	Smoothness:	Tingling
	Enjoy:	in cocktails
	Cocktails:	French 75, Brandy Crusta, Champs-Élysées
	Bottom Line:	A highly mixable, slightly yeasty cognac that is a good match to champagne cocktails.

The Producer

Sazerac

2001 Highway 60 E.

Owensboro, KY 42303

USA

1 502-348-3991

www.sazerac.com

Their Portfolio

90 •	Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 46.5% (USA) $59.00.
93 •	Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% (USA) $24.99.
93 •	Cane Run Rum 40% (Puerto Rico) $11.99.
87 •	Caravella Limoncello Liqueur 28% (Italy) $17.00.
87 •	Caravella Orangecello Fruit Liqueur 28% (Italy) $17.00.
87 •	Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky 40% (Canada) $49.00.
93 •	Collingwood Double Barreled Canadian Whisky 45% (Canada) $28.00.
93 •	Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50% (USA) $39.00.
95 •	Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50% (USA) $59.00.
93 •	Copper 29 Vodka 40% (USA) $14.99.
87 •	Copper Creek Canadian Whisky 40% (Canada) $8.00.
BR •	di Amore Amaretto Liqueur 21% (USA) $12.00. - Bronze Medal
92 •	di Amore Sambuca Anise Liqueur 42% (USA) $13.00.
87 •	di Amore Raspberry Fruit Liqueur 16.5% (USA) $12.00.
89 •	di Amore Quattro Orange Fruit Liqueur 40% (USA) $14.00.
88 •	di Amore Limoncello Liqueur 28% (USA) $13.00.
87 •	Dimmi Liquore Milano Liqueur 35% (Italy) $34.00.
93 •	Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% (USA) $29.00.
93 •	Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% (USA) $39.00.
87 •	Endless Afternoon Grapefruit Flavored Vodka & Soda 4.5% (USA) $.00.
89 •	Endless Afternoon Lime Flavored Vodka & Soda 4.5% (USA) $.00.
91 •	Endless Afternoon Pineapple Flavored Vodka & Soda 4.5% (USA) $.00.
86 •	Endless Afternoon Watermelon Flavored Vodka & Soda 4.5% (USA) $.00.
86 •	Gran Gala VS Cognac 40% (France) $19.00.
93 •	Gran Gala Triple Orange Brandy Liqueur 40% (Canada) $18.00.
BR •	HARTLEY VSOP Flavored Brandy 40% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
85 •	Parrot Bay Coconut Rum 45% (Puerto Rico) $18.99.
BR •	Parrot Bay Strawberry Flavored Rum 21% (Caribbean Islands) $12.99. - Bronze Medal
88 •	Platinum 10X Vodka 40% (USA) $13.99.
89 •	ROMANA Sambuca Liquore Classico 42% (Italy) $21.00.
88 •	Royal Canadian Small Batch Canadian Whisky 40% (Canada) $19.00.
86 •	Seagrams V.O. Gold Canadian Whisky 40% (Canada) $16.00.
87 •	Seignette VS Cognac 40% (France) $35.00.
BR •	Southern Comfort Original Spirit Whiskey 35% (USA) $14.00. - Bronze Medal
BR •	Southern Comfort Black Black Label Spirit Whiskey 40% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
95 •	Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 65.1% (USA) $49.00.
89 •	Tuaca Flavored Brandy Liqueur 35% (Italy) $19.00.
92 •	WELLER Antique 107 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 53.5% (USA) $49.00.
95 •	WELLER Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 57% (USA) $49.00.
94 •	WELLER Single Barrel Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 48.5% (USA) $49.00.
87 •	WELLER 12 Yr. Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% (USA) $.00.

VS Cognac

Serve in a Snifter

About

VS Cognac

V.S. (Very Superior, also known as V.S.P or Three Star, very superior pale and ***) Cognacs require a minimum of two years aging in a cask, although the industry average is four to five years. These are generally lighter in style with more young, fruity flavors that make them a good choice for classic Cognac cocktails like a Sidecar, Brandy Alexander, or the original version of the Mint Julep.