10 Best VSOP Cognac Brands April 2015

#1 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Majeste VSOP was born in France, but it is now a well-known cognac in the United States. It has a smooth taste and subtle hints on the nose. This is a drink that is a blend of several other beverages, giving it an elegant flavor. Flavor notes include licorice and honey. It is ideally served with desserts and savory foods. Cognacs that are blended together to create the drink have been aged for about 25 years.

#2 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Remy Martin VSOP Premiur cru has a deep amber color, with the beverage coming in an elegantly designed round bottle and silver topper. It comes from France, and there are delicate flavors that comprise the cognac. There is less of a taste of oak in the drink and more of the beautiful flavors of apples and vanilla that shine through. It doesn't have the intense flavors of alcohol that you would find in other drinks, giving a smooth taste that can be enjoyed after a meal or by itself.

#3 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Hennessy Cognac VSOP Privilège has a dark color and has been aged in oak barrels for at least four years. This is a brand that is superior in the taste. There are some stronger notes in the cognac, but there aren't multiple notes in the beverage. You will get an aroma of fruits when you open the bottle, leading to a taste of honey and citrus when you drink the cognac. There is a finish that resembles wood and a few spices.

#4 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Martell Cordon Bleu VSOP was created in 1912. It has a color of sweet tea with darker colors at the top. There are elegant notes on smelling and tasting the cognac. You will notice cinnamon and flowers when you open the bottle. The cinnamon is tasted prominently with hints of chocolate, citrus and nuts. There are several tastes in the cognac, but they blend together to give a delightful drink that has a warm finish.

#5 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Courvoisier Cognac VSOP is an 80 proof beverage that is made in Illinois. It is blended anywhere between eight and 12 years. The drink has a honey color. There are several notes in the drink, making it one that is complex compared to some of the other cognacs on the market. It smells like apricot jam with caramel and vanilla. There are also hints of oak. There is a thin coat after swirling. It is thick when drinking with a spicy finish blended with vanilla.

#6 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Camus Ile de Re Fine Island comes from a region in France. It has an alcohol content of 41% by volume. White wine is used in the crafting process of this drink. The cognac is distilled in oak barrels for two years to give it a honey color. On the nose, there are hints of spices and vanilla. There is a rich taste to the cognac, but there is a rough finish to the drink that is somewhat spicy.

#7 of 10 Leading VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - D'USSÉ Cognac VSOP comes in a bottle that has two crosses and a silver topper. There are gold highlights in an amber liquid as you look in the bottle. There is a clean scent with various fruits that are top notes. These include raisins, oranges and figs as well as caramel and ginger. This is a drink that is smooth, but there is a spicy taste. Toffee and ginger are noted as well as cedar and caramel.

#8 of 10 Best VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - VSOP Grand Cru is the second youngest cognac by the brand. This is a drink that comes from a petite champagne. The drink has a golden color and is easy to mix with other beverages as there are very few flavor notes. Most of the notes on the nose and palate are of flowers and fruits. Lime, apple and pear are prominent along with hints of vanilla and mint. There is a fresh finish to the cognac.

#9 of 10 Best VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Comandon Cognac VSOP is a luxury drink that comes from a region in France. The company that makes the beverage believes in creating drinks that are elegant with a rich flavor. This particular cognac is one that has been aged for 10 years. It has a golden color with aromatic notes of flowers and fruits. Tasting notes include apricots and vanilla. There are some hints of spices and caramel, giving the cognac a sweet taste.

#10 of 10 Top VSOP Cognac Brands of 2015 - Drouet et Fils VSOP is a cognac with an amber color. There is a nice blend of flavors and aromas that give a richness to the drink. It almost has a buttery quality when you drink the beverage. There are also hints of pistachios in the drink. When you smell the cognac, you can detect hints of flowers, honey and dried fruits. This is a beverage that has several tasting notes of mocha, spices and citrus.