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A VSOP cognac (= Very Special Old Pale or Very Superior Old Pale) isn't categorically better than a VS cognac (= Very Special) but it's older: A VSOP cognac is at least 4 years old, a VS cognac is at least 2 years old. But in the most cases age means quality or at least value.
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How do you date a Hennessy Cognac bottle?
A Cognac can be identified by its label. Cognac uses its own terms for the age of the spirit. Once distilled, the Cognac is aged in oak barrels. V.S. stands for Very Special, VSOP for Very Superior Old Pale and Napoléon or XO is Extra old.
Is there a drink called vs?
Yes. It is a term used to described a particular quality level of Cognac. VS stands for Very Special. Cognac is a brandy (made by fermenting grapes, then distilling the fermented juice, which is then aged in barrels), that comes from the Cognac region of France.
Does VSOP appear on all premium scotch bottles?
VSOP isn't scotch. It stands for Very Special Old Pale..... Cognac
What does V.S.O.P stand for?
The abbreviation VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, unofficially also referred to as Very Special Old Pale; the term is used in the distilling industry of the Cognac region to indicate the youngest brandy in a cognac blend has been stored for at least four years in its cask.VSOP is the second grade of cognac; the first is VS (Very Special), or three-star, in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least two years, and the third is XO (Extra Old), in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least six years. On April 1, 2016, this requirement will be reset to ten years.
What brands of cognac are good for cooking?
For Cooking you can use any affordable VS Cognac. E.g a Hennessy VS or even younger. Often available are the Hennessy VS Very Special Cognac. 40 different eaux-de-vie in this blend, some of them aged up to 8 years. Another Option would be the Rémy Martin VS which isn't distributed everywhere, and it used to be called "Grand Cru". Rémy Martin's Very Special is a pure Petite Champagne blend.
What do the letters vsop mean on brandy?
The abbreviation VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, unofficially also referred to as Very Special Old Pale; the term is used in the distilling industry of the Cognac region to indicate the youngest brandy in a cognac blend has been stored for at least four years in its cask. VSOP is the second grade of cognac; the first is VS (Very Special), or three-star, in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least two years, and the third is XO (Extra Old), in which the youngest brandy must be stored at least six years. On April 1, 2016, this requirement will be reset to ten years.
What do the letters V.V.S.O.P. on a cognac bottle stand for?
Brandy 25 to 40 years old is marked with V.V.S.O.P. and means: Very Very Superior Old Pale (cognac)
Is cogniac and liquers the same?
no. Cognac is a type of brandy. For it to truly be a cognac, it needs to be made in Cognac, FRANCE. Liquer can describe almost any type of liquor, but is most-frequently thought of as lower proof, flavored liquors.
What is the meaning VSOP?
VSOP stands for Very Special Old Pale (less commonly, but officially according to the BNIC, 'Superior') The youngest brandy is aged for at least four years in barrels, but the average wood age is much older. E.g. the Hennessy Cognac VSOP (Fine de) is is a blend of 4 to 25 year old eaux-de-vie according to some sources.
Is B and B a Cognac?
No. B&B is Benedictine (a cordial) and brandy. The brandy used in it is not Cognac, as it would have to say so on the label if it were. All Cognac is brandy, but only a very small percentage of brandy is Cognac. Under international agreement, only brandy that goes from original growing place of the grapes all the way to eventual bottling in the Cognac region of France can be called "Cognac".
How long does a bottle of opened cognac last?
As soon as Cognac is in the bottle it stays good. You can drink it even if its hundred years old. If it's only one age of cognac and no mix (blending) its a Vintage Cognac like the Hine Vintage Collection 1948 Cognac
What is hennessy?
Hennessy is a cognac house. It's part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group and currently the world's largest Cognac producer. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hennessy/ http://www.cognac-expert.com/cognac-brands/hennessy-cognac
