Cognac is a good drink, but if you would like a warm relaxing drink without the sticker shock try a Port. I like the Sandeman's Founder's Reserve. Whichever you buy, buy only a product of Portugal. Do not buy Californian Port, nowhere near the taste.
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Posts: 188 | Location: Metro Detroit | Registered: December 02, 2002
AlexU. Being not much of a fan of Hennessy or Courvoisier myself, I found your post enlightening as it opened my mind to the possibilities of some other lesser-known but more authentic brands that you mentioned. I've found them online and plan to try them out at the soonest opportunity. Thank you.
Make the journey as rewarding as the destination... with a cigar of course!
Posts: 20 | Location: North Carolina USA | Registered: December 24, 2006
NCCigar, If you find “Gabriel & Andreu. Fins Bois” to be noteworthy, try to “promote” yourself to “Gabriel & Andreu. Borderies” (15 yrs) and after - “Gabriel & Andreu. Petite Champagne” (25 yrs). Do not try “Gabriel & Andreu. Grande Champagne” (35 yrs). It does not worth.
Posts: 2 | Location: New York | Registered: December 25, 2006
NCCigars, I'm sure you ment well. the first link is interesting but very limited information - there is a lot more interesting info to learn about the history and the making of cognac. The Second link is way overpriced - just a few examples: HINE RARE & DELICATE V.S.O.P COGNAC 750ML -$98 - else where - $40 HINE ANTIQUE COGNAC 750ML -$198 - else where - $80
HENNESSY "VSOP" -$80 - else where - $40
HENNESSY "XO" -$198 - else where - $120
Hennessy "Paradise" -$438 - else where - $260
MARTELL XO -$260 - else where - $130
Just my 2c. Happy New Year to you all!!!!
Posts: 292 | Location: Brighton Beach/New York | Registered: November 01, 2006
NCCigars, I'm sure you ment well. the first link is interesting but very limited information - there is a lot more interesting info to learn about the history and the making of cognac. The Second link is way overpriced - just a few examples: HINE RARE & DELICATE V.S.O.P COGNAC 750ML -$98 - else where - $40 HINE ANTIQUE COGNAC 750ML -$198 - else where - $80
HENNESSY "VSOP" -$80 - else where - $40
HENNESSY "XO" -$198 - else where - $120
Hennessy "Paradise" -$438 - else where - $260
MARTELL XO -$260 - else where - $130
Just my 2c. Happy New Year to you all!!!!
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Just joined. Interesting thread. Could you provide further details on "else where"?
