There are minor inconveniences and then major inconveniences for the exceptionally wealthy. When you think, 'oh no, another cognac xo sample to try,' you begin to understand the burden those in the top 1% carry most days. After this next cognac xo sample, I'm taking a hiatus from cognac before I develop repetitive strain injuries from it. Anyway, this is pleasant. I feel that with spirits today, it's similar to the journey I took with craft beer for about ten years. I drank increasingly strong and hoppy beers until I encountered a triple-hopped 13% beer one day, hit my limit, and then started appreciating lighter options. Nowadays, with beer, I usually hang out at base camp rather than climbing Mount Everest, and for spirits, I'm enjoying lower alcohol content drinks around 46% more. Even 40% can be nice sometimes. Not much flavor complexity, but it's a good way to unwind.
Cognac Leyrat XO Vielle Réserve
Brandy Cognac Fins Bois No age statement 40% ABV
Tried it?
How was this pour?
Score this bottleRating a bottle takes an account, so your scores follow you and count towards the number everyone else reads.
About this bottle
Cognac Leyrat is owned by Francis Abécassis, who also owns the Le Reviseur and ABK6 brands. The cognac originates from the Domaine de Chez Maillard and is distilled from grapes grown on a single estate in the Fins Bois region.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
Reviews
Showing the most detailed of 3 parsed reviews.
I find myself wanting to purchase it. I appreciate the brand and own both vs and vsop expressions.
This is now my regular choice.
Tastes like this
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
