In 1865, inspired by a decorative handle of his offi ce window, Maurice Hennessy created the now-famous star symbol that he would use to classify his Cognacs. Thus was born the 3- Star Cognac, better known today as Hennessy VS which is a complex blend of more than forty eaux-de-vie (brandy parcels) from the four premier growing areas of the Cognac region.

Rich, full-bodied and complex, XO combines the spicy aromas of oak and leather with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit. Well-balanced, the initial flourish is dominated by the powerful suggestion of pepper and rancio, which testify to the long years it has spent being aged.

"Multi-award-winning across the globe, St-Rémy XO is a rich and complex brandy. Its French aromatic intensity remains true to the style of the House. A rich palate of flavours. Subtle notes of wood and vanilla are enriched with flavours of gingerbread, candied apricots, dates, figs and nuts. This complex taste is subtly spicy and offers a long finish."

Longer aging in smaller barrels means that St Remy is one of the smoothest Brandies on the market. Lovely toasty characters add to the smooth finish. The perfect edition to any Christmas pudding

Established in 1828, Chatelle Napoleon is a traditional French brandy with a powerful history spanning over three centuries. Selected and blended with the greatest care, the brandy is aged in small oak barrels under the supervision of a master blender. Smoothness is balanced by a strong aromatic persistence giving way to a long finish.

Martell VS is a smooth and well balanced Cognac that is often in short global supply. It is best enjoyed straight or over ice for a different twist.

Merlets Lune dAbricot reinvents a traditional product, Apricot Brandy. The Merlets source different varieties of apricots from partner producers in Roussilon to guarantee consistent quality. Thanks to their position as currant growers and winemakers, the Merlets are able to exchange with their partner producers and call on their own expertise to select fruits of optimal ripeness. The apricots are soaked in pure alcohol with some of their kernels to extract all their flavours, then pressed and filtered. This natural fruit infusion is then blended with a little bit of young Cognac for more depth and complexity, before sugar is added to obtain the final liqueur. Complete control of every stages of the process, from sourcing the fruits and selecting only the ripest to their transformation by Merlet, together with the very high concentration of macerated fruits, convert this brandy, made according to an exclusive recipe, into a product of many uses.TASTING NOTESNose: Sophisticated and powerful apricot, with notes of spice, wood, wild flower, exotic fruit (mango) and a hint of almond.Palate: Smooth and lively, with notes of honey (acacia, lime flower), apricot pulp and hints of citrus (lemon, orange). Very long finish, with slight notes of honeysuckle and bitterness. Generous, rich, unctuous and even dry.

Black Bottle Brandy is a much loved traditional style Brandy that has a smooth and rich character through careful double distilling and ageing in oak hogsheads for over two years.

An exceptional cognac made mainly of four crus, Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fin Bois and Bons Bois. Its warm amber color and its silver label will make you spot it at first glance. Bisquit & Dubouche VSOP is slowly matured in french oak barrels for a minimum of 4 years. A core of ripe fruits disclosing aromas of apricot and honey. Then a spicy sense of cinnamon and clove, ended by a floral smell of rose. Smoothness and mellowness made unique by a teasing interplay of aromas. Notes of honeysuckle, citrus, and mango.

Camus Borderies XO has delicate violet and vanilla oak aromas due to part of the process is aging it slowly in oak casks. This allows the boutique to develop into fruity, spicy notes with a long floral finish. A recipe and method used over five generations of the same family, this Cognac is smooth with exceptional quality.