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Cognac Tasting Kit

CAD $75.00

Cognac’s essential difference from most other spirits is that its aromatic components derive directly and exclusively from the grape, and its quality is dictated by the nature of the terroirs where they are grown.

Ready to embark on a journey to improve your cognac knowledge and tasting skills with our cognac tasting kit?

During this self directed cognac tasting experience you will learn:

How to taste cognac, and it’s key aroma’s and flavours
The history of cognac, how it’s made, and it’s classifications

Our cognac sampler includes:

Five 1 oz samples of cognac (Details below types included)
A tasting card for each cognac where you can record your impressions, and on the reverse side provides it’s background and it’s tasting notes
Palate-cleansing snack and pipette for adding water
Cognac tasting guide covering history, production, classifications, key aroma’s and flavours, and how to taste

Delivery is available anywhere in Ontario or pick up at 180 Drinks. You can schedule your delivery date or pick up date at checkout.

Optional Upgrades *

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Crystal Glencairn Tasting Glass (+CAD $18.00)

Pringles Original Chips – 19g (+CAD $3.00)

Munchies Snack Mix – 47g (+CAD $3.00)

M&M’s Peanuts – 49g (+CAD $5.00)

Munchies Honey Trail Mix – 35g (+CAD $3.00)

Lindt Dark Chocolate Bar – 35g (+CAD $5.00)

All Snacks Above (Save 15%) (+CAD $16.00)

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Cognac Tasting Kit Canada Overview

Cognac Sampler Selections

Hennessy VSOP Cognac Sampler Pack

Founded in 1765, Hennessy is one of the two dominant forces in the Cognac trade since the French Revolution, and today controls about 40% of the Cognac market.

Back in the day, the future King George IV loved fine Cognac. He personally requested a “Very Special Old Pale” from the House of Hennessy. The first bottles were delivered in 1818 and ever since this VSOP has been one of the most popular and awarded Cognacs available worldwide. Hennessy VSOP Cognac is a blend of sixty carefully chosen Eau de Vie that celebrates the terroir of Cognac and the heritage of Hennessy.

Hennessy Sampler Accolades

Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2012

Cognac Flight Gift Set Specs

Flavour Camps	Rich / Grapey, Fruit Forward (Berry Fruits).
Age	VSOP (Minimum 4.5 years)
Alcohol Volume	40%
Distillery	Jas. Hennessy & Co.
Geography	Cognac, France

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac

The House of Rémy Martin was founded nearly three hundred years ago in 1724. In 1927 the first VSOP was created by André Renaud (A cellar master at Rémy Martin).

All the firm’s brandies today still come from Champagnes and are still distilled on their lees (the residual yeast) to provide greater richness.

Accolades

2021 Meininger’s International Spirits Award – Gold
2010 UK Spirits Business Cognac Masters – Gold
2020 San Francisco World Spirit Competition – Silver

Cognac Tasting Set Specs

Flavour Camps	Rich / Grapey, Floral Forward.
Age	VSOP (Minimum 4.5 years)
Alcohol Volume	40%
Distillery	Rémy Martin
Geography	Cognac, France

Bisquit & Dubouché VSOP Cognac

Founded in 1819 by an enterprising local, Alexandre Bisquit, who was mayor of Jarnac. His daughter married a M. Dubouché, who added his name to the firm.

This VSOP expression is made from the following four crus: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois, and Bons Bois.

Accolades

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold Medal
2021 New York International Spirits Competition – 95 Points – Gold Medal – Cognac VSOP of the Year
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 93 Points

Miniature Cognac Gift Set Specs

Flavour Camps	Rich / Grapey, Fruit Forward (Citrus Fruits).
Age	VSOP (Minimum 4.5 years)
Alcohol Volume	40%
Distillery	Bisquit & Dubouché
Geography	Cognac, France

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Founded in 1809 by Emmanuel Courvoisier, this company has been making Cognac, and only Cognac for more than 200 years.

Courvoisier VSOP is labelled “The Cognac of Napoleon” because in 1811, Napoleon visited the main Cognac market in Bercy, France, declared that he had made his choice and took two barrels of Courvoisier with him.

This cognac is a blend of several crus including Fins Bois, and Grande and Petite Champagnes.

Cognac Tasting Set Accolades

Gold Cognac – 2019 – The Luxury Masters (The Spirits Business)
Double Gold – 2019 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Cognac Miniature Gift Set Specs

Flavour Camps	Rich / Grapey, Nutty and Caramel Forward.
Age	VSOP (Minimum 4.5 years)
Alcohol Volume	40%
Distillery	Courvoisier International S.A.R.L.
Geography	Cognac, France

Martell Blue Swift VSOP Cognac

Jean Martell founded the Martell house in 1715 and it is the oldest Cognac producer. The Blue Swift is a symbol of The House Martell’s family crest, a bird that can stay airborne for up to 10 months when crossing the Atlantic.

Martell Blue Swift is made of cognac VSOP then finished in Kentucky Bourbon casks. This is a Cognac with a Bourbon twist.

Cognac Tasting Set Accolades

Gold – 2018 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 92 Points

Mini Cognac Tasting Set Specs

Flavour Camp	Dry/Clear, Fruit Forward (Tropical Fruits).
Age	VSOP (Minimum 4.5 years)
Alcohol Volume	40%
Distillery	Martell & Company
Geography	Cognac, France

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Different Classifications Of Cognac?

Cognac’s main classification system is by age. Below is an overview of the classifications:

Very Special (V.S) – Two Years
Very Special Old Pale (V.S.O.P) – Four Years
Extra Old (X.O) – Ten Years

How Much Wine Is Needed To Make Cognac?

The wines produced for Cognac distillation are very acidic, and almost undrinkable. A lot of wine is required (9 litres of wine to make 1 litre of Cognac).

These interesting facts and more are included in the booklet that comes with your Cognac sampler gift set! This makes for a great Cognac tasting experience at home.

What Kind Of Grapes Are Used To Make Cognac?

The town of Cognac consists of six grape vineyard growth areas, called crus or terroir. The six crus are: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires. Only grapes grown in this legally defined area of France can be used to create Cognac.

The primary grape used to make Cognac is Ugni Blanc. Additional principal grape varietals are used including: Colombard, Folle Blanche, Jurançon Blanc, Meslier St François, Montils, Sémillon. Folignan and Sélect can be used in up to 10% of the total.

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