Rémy Martin XO 70cl

This is the Cognac you pour when you want depth, not just “nice.” Rémy Martin XO is packed with layers, fruit, spice, and that toasted, rancio-like richness that keeps changing in the glass.

What makes it special is the blend: it’s made only from eaux-de-vie sourced in Cognac’s Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus (that chalky soil is a big reason the spirit can age into something so complex). The result is an XO Cognac that leans into ripe fruit, roasted nuts, and a silky, lingering warmth.

• Nose: Candied orange peel, apricot jam, toasted almond, cinnamon, a hint of cocoa
• Taste: Fig and date, brûléed sugar, hazelnut, clove, gentle oak, rich and coating
• Finish: Long and warming, with orange zest, baking spice, and nutty, toasted notes that hang around

If you’ve ever found some brandies a little one-note, this is the fix. It doesn’t just do “sweet.” It swings from fruit to spice to roasted nuts, then circles back with citrus and oak, like flipping through tracks on a great album.

It’s also a killer way to level up classic Cognac cocktails when you want them deeper and more aromatic, think Sidecar vibes with extra orange-and-spice intensity, or an Old Fashioned-style build where the Cognac is doing most of the talking.

Bottom line, this is a bold XO Cognac for people who like complexity and want something to nerd out over without needing a dictionary.

Fun Fact: Rémy Martin is one of the few major Cognac houses that focuses on Fine Champagne Cognac, meaning the blend comes only from Grande and Petite Champagne crus, not the sparkling wine region.