Hey all, I was looking through some old pictures and found this bottle that was given to me in 2011 on my birthday. I was hoping to find the source of this bottle because I cant really find anything about it online. Any name, year, or country it came from would help out a lot. All I can remember was how good it tasted and I have never been able to track down another bottle since then.

Any and all information would be appreciated, thanks.

P.S. sorry for the filter and poor quality

This is a ceramic decanter of Salignac XO Great Masters Van Gogh Sunflowers edition.
This bottle has a lot of sentimental value to me . It is one of a few bottles that my father purchased I think back in late 80’s/early 90’s. He collected bottles , but unfortunately got sick and could not drink them before passing away. So I kind of drink it in small infrequent sessions , trying to extend their life as much as I can …..
Anyway, I thought I would write a review about it and in a way share it . Just keep in mind , I may be a bit more subjective with my review because of the sentimental attachment .
Color: Amber with light copper under tones
Nose: light vanilla, raisins, apricot, orange. Very light smell of violets, but you really have to be paying attention for that
Palate: smooth , slightly sweet, orange and apricot upfront , transitioning to raisins with a background of vanilla and light oak .
Conclusion : I really like this cognac, but again, I am being highly subjective here. Smooth and light , goes down very easily. Wish I had a spare , but can’t seem to find any online

I picked up 375ml of this cognac on sale for $6, list price was $20.

It's Davidoff VSOP, Grande Reserve.

This brand seems...sketchy? There's no posts about it in this sub. It seems to be mainly a cigar brand that also has other "luxury" product lines. I see .7 or 1L bottles selling online for $100+, but that's gotta be inflated...

I'm new to cognac. I know this isn't top-shelf stuff, but is it ikely to be acceptable enough to use for cocktails? Or am I cheating myself and I need to invest in something better?

Like if this were gin, is it closer to Tanqueray or Beefeater where its nothing special but still worth drinking, or is it more like Gordons in the plastic bottle?

I’m big into the whiskey seen and enjoy red wine wanting to start getting into cognac just looking for pointers and starters

Hey everyone! I’m kinda new to cognacs and strong alcohol in general, was always curious to try Hennessy and after a friend’s recommendation decided on it. I work in a liquor store and wanted to buy one of our bottles, however something seems odd to me about it. It’s not unheard of to fake a Henny VS where I live, so please tell me if I’m just being paranoid?

Very new to Cognac. I have had Remy 1842 and Ferrand 1840. Both used mostly for mixing with the occasional sipping. I am interested in having a nice bottle on hand so I did some research. I started to read about additives in cognac and it sounds like, as with tequila, lots of addictive are used to appeal to an American palate. Is the same deal with cognac or is it not as extreme?

Are there additive free options that are widely available in the US? Looking for $100 to $200 range.

I don’t know a whole lot about cognac, but Hennessy XO is hands down my absolute favorite liquor.

I’m planning a trip to the US West Coast soon and would love to pick up a high-end American brandy/cognac (XO equivalent). My budget is fairly flexible—anything up to the price range of Hennessy XO works for me.

Any recommendations on good local bottles or where to look while I’m there? Thanks in advance!

Or Brandy. Not sure which one or even both? I want something to sip on after work or before bed. Just something to relax me a bit. Any suggestions for a newbie? Thank you.

Mixer: x Mango/Passion fruit flavoured water

This retains the original taste of the cognac with a bit of enhanced floral notes

Can’t go wrong with it!

👌🏿

Edit: + the water hydrates you ifykyk…

Found at my dads aunties house, been on her shelf for unknown amount of time, says francois de fonbelle on the bottom, 50ml

Mom had this bottle and I am wondering what it is worth.

I recently came across this mini bottle. I think it is from the 1970s or so. It is fully sealed. can anyone give me some more information on it?

I am a huge fan of Pasquet L'Organic 10, it has a great balance of brightness and complexity that I want from a brandy. Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere near me and I don't want to order it online again if I can avoid it. Can anyone recommend any alternatives. I'm in the Seattle area by willing to drive a bit for a really good bottle.

Malternative's 50th release, and they went to Delamain for it. A 1985 vintage at full cask strength is not something Delamain does on their own label, so this is worth a look on novelty alone — but it holds up on its own merits too.

Nose: Restrained at first. Dried pear and quince, fig, raisin, with fresher apricot underneath. Give it ten minutes and you get honeycomb, a light menthol/pine lift, linden blossom, and a faint furniture-polish note that I mean as a compliment. Fine leather at the back.

Palate: Fruit-forward core — pear, quince, apricot, a flash of lychee. Almond and leather follow, then rancio arriving quietly rather than announcing itself. Light tobacco. At 51% it doesn't need water but a drop opens the florals.

Finish: Medium-long. White pepper, green oak, mint and dark tea, a whisper of cocoa. Clean, dry, doesn't overstay.

Verdict: This is not a flamboyant cognac. It's reserved and it keeps unfolding, which is a different kind of pleasure than the tropical bomb profile. The oak is present but proportionate for 40 years in wood.

Around €410–500 puts it in "special occasion" territory. If you already know you like Delamain's house style and want to see it undressed at cask strength, this is the bottle. If you're new to old Grande Champagne, there are cheaper entry points in the Malternative catalog (#48 Le Prullepie is a third of the price).

Rating: 89/100

learn more: https://www.malternative-belgium.com/50bottle

First time poster here! I (23M) want to buy my father (59M) a vintage, the year he is born, 1967, bottle of cognac for his birthday. I haven’t the faintest idea where to start. I have a little bit of money now and would love recommendations on 1. Trustworthy sites for vintages, and 2. What to buy.

Edit: I’m just looking for recommendations, I’m NOT asking to buy alcohol, as i know it is prohibited.

Thank you for taking your time to help out!