Courvoisier XO 1L

Rich, layered, and made for slow sipping, Courvoisier XO is the Cognac you pour when you want your glass to feel like dessert and a good story at the same time. It leans into deep fruit, warm spice, and roasted notes, so every sip keeps unfolding instead of disappearing.

If your usual is VS or VSOP and you’ve been wondering what “XO” actually gets you, this is the upgrade: more time in oak means more rounded flavour, more depth, and that long, cosy finish that makes you want “one more” sip.

• Nose: Candied orange peel, dried apricot, toasted almonds, and a little cocoa-like warmth.
• Taste: Dark caramel, baking spices (think cinnamon and clove), ripe stone fruit, and a nutty, toasty richness.
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering orange zest, soft spice, and roasted oak notes.

How to drink it: pour it neat after dinner, or add one big ice cube if you like your Cognac a touch more mellow, it also makes an unreal “next-level” Sidecar when you want a cocktail that tastes like you tried.

This sits in that sweet spot for curious drinkers and Cognac fans alike. It’s friendly enough if you’re new to sipping brandy, but complex enough to keep you busy if you like picking out flavours as you go.

Want a simple serve that shows it off? Try it neat, then come back with a tiny pinch of dark chocolate or a few roasted nuts. The orange-and-cocoa thing really clicks.

Courvoisier is one of the most famous names in Cognac for a reason, and XO is where the house style turns fully into that deep, slow, after-dinner vibe.

Fun Fact: Courvoisier is often nicknamed “Napoleon’s Cognac”, legend says he took barrels of it with him into exile.