Delamain Vesper XO - 70cl
XO Cognac
For many, the XO classification epitomises Cognacs place at the high table of luxury a notion reinforced by the fact that eaux-de-vie now have to be matured for at least 10 years in order to earn the designation. But not all XOs are made equal, and there is a broad gamut of styles depending on provenance, distillation and, especially, maturation. These are sipping Cognacs, but that doesnt mean they cant find a place in some decadent high-end cocktails too.
The family firm of Delamain is a quality-focused négociant for whom XO Cognacs are the entry level, most famously with the Pale & Dry expression that celebrated its centenary in 2020. But Vesper deserves to be much better-known: 100% Grande Champagne, it takes Delamains trademark perfumed elegance and turns it up to 11, offering a more muscly, intense tasting experience.
Serving Suggestions: One for long contemplation in a good tulip glass, rather than one of those hideous balloon glasses.
Tasting Notes
After roughly 35 years in cask and two more marrying the blend, this is densely packed with rich, ripe fruit, but the secondary flavours are even more impressive: woodland floor, cigar humidor and powerful rancio notes. Theres great structure here, but worn lightly, with as much delicacy and elegance as there is intensity.
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Delamain Vesper XO - 70cl
XO Cognac
For many, the XO classification epitomises Cognacs place at the high table of luxury a notion reinforced by the fact that eaux-de-vie now have to be matured for at least 10 years in order to earn the designation. But not all XOs are made equal, and there is a broad gamut of styles depending on provenance, distillation and, especially, maturation. These are sipping Cognacs, but that doesnt mean they cant find a place in some decadent high-end cocktails too.
The family firm of Delamain is a quality-focused négociant for whom XO Cognacs are the entry level, most famously with the Pale & Dry expression that celebrated its centenary in 2020. But Vesper deserves to be much better-known: 100% Grande Champagne, it takes Delamains trademark perfumed elegance and turns it up to 11, offering a more muscly, intense tasting experience.
Serving Suggestions: One for long contemplation in a good tulip glass, rather than one of those hideous balloon glasses.
Tasting Notes
After roughly 35 years in cask and two more marrying the blend, this is densely packed with rich, ripe fruit, but the secondary flavours are even more impressive: woodland floor, cigar humidor and powerful rancio notes. Theres great structure here, but worn lightly, with as much delicacy and elegance as there is intensity.
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XO Cognac
For many, the XO classification epitomises Cognacs place at the high table of luxury a notion reinforced by the fact that eaux-de-vie now have to be matured for at least 10 years in order to earn the designation. But not all XOs are made equal, and there is a broad gamut of styles depending on provenance, distillation and, especially, maturation. These are sipping Cognacs, but that doesnt mean they cant find a place in some decadent high-end cocktails too.
The family firm of Delamain is a quality-focused négociant for whom XO Cognacs are the entry level, most famously with the Pale & Dry expression that celebrated its centenary in 2020. But Vesper deserves to be much better-known: 100% Grande Champagne, it takes Delamains trademark perfumed elegance and turns it up to 11, offering a more muscly, intense tasting experience.
Serving Suggestions: One for long contemplation in a good tulip glass, rather than one of those hideous balloon glasses.
Tasting Notes
After roughly 35 years in cask and two more marrying the blend, this is densely packed with rich, ripe fruit, but the secondary flavours are even more impressive: woodland floor, cigar humidor and powerful rancio notes. Theres great structure here, but worn lightly, with as much delicacy and elegance as there is intensity.
