10 Best XO Cognac Brands February 2015

#1 of 10 Top XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Hennessy XO is a fragrant cognac that has scents of crystallized fruit and spices. It has an amber color and comes in a small bottle that has delicate designs on the front. There are underlying wood tones as well as cinnamon and almond when you taste the cognac. The taste of the cognac remains for a long period of time after you drink the beverage. It is one of the more intense drinks because of the spices that are included.

#2 of 10 Leading XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - This smooth, flavorful cognac is well known for its sophisticated flavor and high emphasis on quality. Produced in the Cognac region of France, this fine brandy is comprised of a blend of only the best Champagne cognacs, which are aged for a minimum of 25 years in oak barrels, with a distinctive floral palate. The mellow flavor of this quality cognac is defined by sweet fruity flavor which is rounded out with notes of honey and liquorice. This premium appellation cognac is distilled, aged, and served, in hand-crafted, lead-free bottles, in the cognac region of France.

#3 of 10 Best XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - This is one of the most popular cognacs in the world. It reflects deep and rich colors in the glass after being aged an estimated 25 years. A spicy but smooth cognac, Remy Martin XO Excellence grows more complicated the longer that you savor it in your mouth. It carries orange and other fruity tones with a tad of cinnamon and a pleasing aroma. Even after it goes down, the taste remains on the palate. The cognac drinker will be quite pleased with the complexity of this spirit that includes a breath of smoke.

#4 of 10 Leading XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Martell Cognac XO has a silky smooth texture that is followed up by a dark copper colored smooth appearance. Once opening the decanter, the aromas of Bananas Foster, cherry, cinnamon, allspice and marshmellow will assault the senses. This particular cognac has a raisin fruity yet dry body and finishes with hints of white ash fade, caramel apple pie, toffee and the ever so slightest pinch of black pepper. The flavors of this cognac are a bit blended, but the overall taste is very appealing to the palate.

#5 of 10 Top XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - If you want to enjoy the Cognac Region's arguably most famous beverage product, then you need to get your hands on a bottle of Courvoisier Cognac XO. Known as perhaps the world's finest XO cognac, Courvoisier carries a regal reputation for making its responsible consumer feel like royalty from the first sip. It truly has a cultured nose and an elegant mouth feel. For a glass of a beverage that treats you like the ruler of a nation say, "Pass the Courvoisier!"

#6 of 10 Top XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Camus is a famous French surname and not just for cognac. Albert Camus was a French author whose philosophy was that people should endeavor to always live life to the fullest. You can enrich your life's experience by enjoying a responsible glass of Camus Cognac XO Borderies after dinner. Pair it with chocolate as dark as a moonless night for a flavor mating that sends your taste buds on a trip through the stratosphere! Do not let this exceptional cognac be a stranger to your world!

#7 of 10 Best XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Meukow XO Extra Old Cognac has a beautiful golden color. You can see the distinct color in a small round bottle with a gold cap. When you smell the drink, you will get a sense of fruitcake. There are several fruits that are used in the production. You will also get a vanilla smell before you taste the chocolate and leather. Some of the background notes are truffle and walnut. While there are several flavors in the drink, it has a smooth flavor.

#8 of 10 Best XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - The lauded Louis Royer cognac house came to life in 1853. Since then, it has produced exceptional cognacs, and its XO is on the wish list of most any cognac collector. Louis Royer blends its eaux-de-vie with the oldest stocks it has on hand to create this incredible "extra old" cognac. If you find this brand with a bee on its label available for a price that will not sting your wallet, be sure to add it to your collection. You will find its contents "sweeter" than honey and a delight to enjoy responsibly.

#9 of 10 Best XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Maxime Trijol XO is a mature drink that has several floral notes. The youngest cognac in this line has been aged for 10 years. It is aged in oak barrels that give the golden color. These also help lock in the sweet flavor from the flowers that are used in the distillation process. Grapes are a prominent note in the cognac. When you smell the drink, you will notice mint, orange and lemon. Chocolate and raisins are prominent on the tongue.

#10 of 10 Leading XO Cognac Labels of 2015 - Cognac Leyrat comes from a cognac house that rests in the Fins Bois growth area. This house produces cognacs only from its own fruits grown on the same 250-hectare plot of land. The Leyrat house is owned by the Abecassis brothers. They produce a range of exceptional cognacs and Leyrat Cognac XO Vieille Reserve is among the best in their range. Enjoy this cognac responsibly after a nice dinner and you will surely soon find a smile upon your face. It goes nicely with a piece of gourmet dark chocolate or a fine cigar.