Rémy Martin VSOP vs XO: What the Cognac Tiers Actually Mean
VSOP requires 4 years, XO requires 10 since 2018 — both refer to the youngest spirit in the blend. What separates the Rémy Martin range, and which to buy.
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Hennessy Bottle Sizes, Proof, and Buying Guide
Hennessy is 40% ABV cognac in the core US V.S / V.S.O.P / X.O line. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks. Street prices are snapshots, not MSRP.
Brandy vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?
Brandy is a fruit distillate (27 CFR 5.145). Bourbon is US corn whiskey in new charred oak. Many US bottles of both are 40% — a 1.5 oz pour is then one drink.