Martell Blue Swift is the first-ever cognac VSOP matured in French oak barrels and finished in Kentucky bourbon casks. The delicate notes of candied fruit and plum, found in Martell VSOP, are complemented by the subtle sweetness of vanilla and toasted oak from the bourbon casks. The result is an exceptionally smooth interpretation of the Martell style, with a rounded taste and a unique character the most curious whiskey and cognac lover will enjoy discovering.

Now available in a 1L bottle, Grey Goose Vodka is distilled using French wheat from the La Beauce region and made with water from the Gensac that is filtered through champagne limestone; Grey Goose lay claim to make the

Made from the blending of malts from the two distilleries of Yoichi and Miyagikyo, this whisky was the pride and joy of its creator Masataka Taketsuru, founder of Nikka and the father of Japanese Whisky. Light golden honey in colour with candied nuts, walnuts and hazelnuts on the nose as well as delicate and gentle smoke coming through with hay. Forward and straight pallet with juicy mouth feel, yet retaining a very gentle and sophisticated heat. Sweet apricots and peach dominate at first, leading to vanilla and subtle hints of ripe grape. Complex and long on the finish with lingering taste of dry herbs, leather and sweet pastry.

AT A GLANCE XO Platinum Reviewer offers an amber color. ON THE NOSE The delicate and complex nose testifies to the advanced age of this cognac. IN THE MOUTH XO Platinum reveals rich aromas of ripe fruit on the palate, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon. This exceptional cognac is intense, generous, and remarkably long-lasting.

With Monnet XO the Cognac enthusiast will enter the fascinating world of great cognacs. A world of refinement and elegance where each sip reveals new aspects of a complex composition. It is a pure enchantment of the senses! Aged in our very fine grained Limousin oak casks. Distillation with lees for a more aromatic elegance. Aged in our cellars in Jarnac, France.Fantastic bouquet of salted caramel, pizelle, minty tobacco, candied fig, walnut husk, and bold cinnamon. Supple and semisweet on the tongue, candied orange peel and baked raspberries appear alongside grounding touches of toasted oak, black licorice, and white tea.

A rich, full of rancio, grape-to-bottle Cognac. Minimum 20 years old, all the way to 30 years old. This cognac provides access to a single vineyard, quality “XO”, very different from the blends of the bigger brands. A very special drink to keep the night going with family and friends. Tasting notes: Colour: Amber, with a touch of old gold. Aromas: Down among the flowers: touches of jasmine, clove pink, combined with the first flavours of fruits: peach, plums. The old maturation of this Cognac has given it its vanilla aroma and this light and sweet aroma that only an old Cognac has. Palate: The outstanding touch for this Cognac XO is probably its great elegance which is one of the major characteristics of the « Premier Cru », fully represented here by the delicacy of aromas as well as the subtlety of its palate.

HISTORY Château de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is today the premier Armagnac property. Today, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 105 hectares of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category. VINEYARD 105 hectares of single vineyard in Bas Armagnac. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic). Sustainable agriculture: organic manure is produced by 600 ewes. STRENGTHS OF LAUBADE Grapes exclusively coming from the property and from a single year ‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety. "Home-made" and single distillation, grape variety by grape variety. The only Armagnac House coopering its own casks, from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process. Complete traceability of the eaux-de-vie. The blend differs from a year to another. A unique range selection of Vintages that are older than 50 years. Stored in « dames-jeannes » that guarantee a slow and highly controlled evolution. The oldest “Collection vintages” rest in a unique ageing cellar called « Le Paradis » (Paradise in French).

For their Merlet VSOP cognac, Gilles and his two sons have selected and blended eaux-de-vie from four to five years or older, from different regions of the cognac appellation, ensuring the consistency of its quality. Nose: The nose is fine and intensely fruity with notes of white fruits and peach. Mouth: The mouth is supple and round, the finish is noticeably fruity. Merlet VSOP cognac is defined by intense and subtle notes of fruits such as peach as well as a round and supple mouth. A luscious cognac to enjoy.