tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post3897384599269792915..comments2024-02-28T07:23:12.706-04:00Comments on Jason's Scotch Whisky Reviews: Review: Hennessy V.S.O.P. CognacJason Deblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-32511347318203730952022-05-26T23:42:39.959-03:002022-05-26T23:42:39.959-03:00I read your whole content it’s really interesting ...I read your whole content it’s really interesting and attracting for new reader.<br />Thanks for sharing the information with us.<br />Guns Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394192709949698173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-4971247927487229312016-11-02T11:27:49.587-03:002016-11-02T11:27:49.587-03:00Cognac is a really nice change, and something I ne...Cognac is a really nice change, and something I need to explore further. Glad you like it too!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-87931834984583021572016-11-02T04:42:37.992-03:002016-11-02T04:42:37.992-03:00My friend was not into it as I was... At first we ...My friend was not into it as I was... At first we thought it ok..just. But having it at home these past couple of weeks have changed my mind.... Sherry?... and thankyou... I was trying work out the nose... wood and leather... tasted the sherry.. stewed prunes.. dried fruit...honey...Fruit Cake!! wow!!.... Wasn't too sweet...for me anyway...Very short finish however... If my memory serves... flavour similar to muscat which I love. I'll definitely buy Cognac again.... <br />AL (from OZ) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-35461962986658339052016-10-19T08:43:46.779-03:002016-10-19T08:43:46.779-03:00Sorry for not responding any earlier... Many thank...Sorry for not responding any earlier... Many thanks to Gilles for the info.<br />A mate of mine who is likeminded in the ways of whiskeys and often we will have a 'tasting'. He is due to graduate from the Police Academy...soon I hope... Been learning the ropes at one of the local stations. I'll be catching up with him Friday night... Instead of whiskey... I'll surprise him with the Meukow.<br />AL(from OZ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-78002029121835738492016-05-16T12:32:33.533-03:002016-05-16T12:32:33.533-03:00Sócrates, your English is fine my friend. Great l...Sócrates, your English is fine my friend. Great list! Remy Martin XO is at the top of my list to try next.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-91509741648366716362016-05-15T22:08:52.645-03:002016-05-15T22:08:52.645-03:00Dear Jason,
I got to your blog because I gave ano...Dear Jason,<br /><br />I got to your blog because I gave another opportunity to Buchanan's 12Y. I am happy with what I read and now I will not avoid talk about Buchanan's 12 Y.<br /><br />A Brazilian poet (Vinícius de Moares) said that the whisky is ‘bottled dog’, man's best friend. I do not disagree, but I believe we have several spirit's breed. I am being very well considered by French dogs, or French spirits: congnac, armagnac and calvados.<br />They are classic after a meal, but you may be surprised to accompany him on the porch without a particular purpose, except to keep your fellowship.<br /><br />Some suggestions:<br /><br />Congnac<br />- Courvoisier XO;<br />- Rémy Martin XO.<br /><br />Armgnac<br />- Casterède XO_20 ans D Âge<br />- Marquis Montesquiou XO<br /><br />Calvados<br />- Père Magloire XO<br />- Dupont_Plus 12 Ans<br /><br />Santé!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Sócrates<br /><br />PS: Please disregard the terrible English and focus on the idea.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-9122143805333713972016-03-03T09:38:07.526-04:002016-03-03T09:38:07.526-04:00Thanks Gilles! Readers will appreciate your advic...Thanks Gilles! Readers will appreciate your advice.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-6174706669945123302016-03-03T03:53:28.746-04:002016-03-03T03:53:28.746-04:00My name is Gilles from Quebec (october 18). About ...My name is Gilles from Quebec (october 18). About Napoleon Brandy: a brandy is rarely a good spirit and the name of the brand is missing so i will pass. Next, Meukow 150th anniversaire is Meukow Icone. Look at Meukowcognac.com. It's like a Napoleon: above VSOP for the ageing but not quite a XO. For a XO quality we talk about 25 to 35 years but in this case i think more like 10 to 15 years and maybe some older in the blending for the special occasion of the 150th and that's not bad at all. I know well enough Meukow to say that the quality of their cognac is fine but not great for the price. PS On their site they say that Meukow Icone is good with ice. They are not sure of the quality or what? Ice is for VS and VSOP, not old cognac. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-60148111713206771012016-02-26T08:54:38.331-04:002016-02-26T08:54:38.331-04:00I have not tried Meukow Cognac, but online reviews...I have not tried Meukow Cognac, but online reviews seem positive. It is not cheap either so is probably decent. I would give it a go and suspect that you will be pleasantly surprised.<br /><br />Not sure about the Napoleon Brandy. May be quite cheap in taste. Try it first one night. Next night try the Cognac. I think you will see a huge difference.<br /><br />Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-32125033620825813592016-02-25T23:01:46.083-04:002016-02-25T23:01:46.083-04:00G'day Jas,
A Month ago.... My lovely wife .......G'day Jas,<br />A Month ago.... My lovely wife .... At a garage sale... managed to snaffle 7 bottles of 'grog'.... for $150. 2 Crystal Skull Vodkas(with skull shot glasses)a cheap bourbon (yuk!), Baileys Iris Cream, Tequila in a yellow skull(55%), A Napoleon Brandy in a figurine and a Meukow Cognac (150th anniversaire).... The others I know about... But the brandy & cognac.... What can I expect from these two.... Never tried either before.... Or should I keep them as collectables?<br /><br />AL(from OZ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-17965034656787543832016-01-19T18:26:02.180-04:002016-01-19T18:26:02.180-04:00Hi Jack! I have a Chinese friend who is a cognac ...Hi Jack! I have a Chinese friend who is a cognac fanatic and has been on me to review more. So, I will do my best.<br /><br />What I can tell you about Cognac is a nice change and an interesting spirit worth exploring. It is certainly sweeter than the average single malt. As another commented, the dryer cognacs cost a lot more than say the Hennessy I reviewed.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting! Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-88825794337087323932016-01-18T22:01:33.260-04:002016-01-18T22:01:33.260-04:00Finally, you make a review about cognac. It is som...Finally, you make a review about cognac. It is something that i wait for a long time. I've been try whisky and bourbon and want to try cognac but dont dare to try. This can be a good guide for me to try it. Thanks JasonJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816138971456969197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-7058307981480172492015-11-07T21:03:12.067-04:002015-11-07T21:03:12.067-04:00It is quite sweet, which is the only drawback for ...It is quite sweet, which is the only drawback for me. Last night, a friend was over and he is a Scotch drinker and his criticism of the Cognac was the sweetness.<br /><br />Where I live you have to pay $150 for the very high quality cognac that is nice and dry. I and my friend concluded there are very fine Scotches well below that price point that are dry and achieve sufficient complexity making us unlikely to buy the high end cognac.<br /><br />I have not had Remy Martin VSOP but suspect it is somewhat sweet too.<br /><br />Great question, you are always so perceptive.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-82298288844205465972015-11-07T20:31:07.184-04:002015-11-07T20:31:07.184-04:00Hi Jason, Good to see you feeling spirit-y. How &q...Hi Jason, Good to see you feeling spirit-y. How "sweet" would you say Henn VSOP was, and I mean in terms of residual sweetness ? Haven't had a big house Cognac in quite some time, as I like 'em dry (as in Hine and Pierre Ferrand.) and the big boys don't make 'em that way much anymore. Cheers ! JK.JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355557111713061160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-40993957743486608592015-10-22T05:41:32.903-03:002015-10-22T05:41:32.903-03:00XO level cognac where I live is $155 which is too ...XO level cognac where I live is $155 which is too much for my wallet too.<br /><br />As for Arturo Fuente, agreed! I am a fan of the Sungrown Double Chateau!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-72242700615441902342015-10-21T23:58:17.128-03:002015-10-21T23:58:17.128-03:00Never been a big fan of cognac but I can't aff...Never been a big fan of cognac but I can't afford the XO quality which costs $200 or more around here. The local lounges and bars don't offer it in our small town. When it comes to a postprandial libation I enjoy Asbach Uralt, a German brandy. It's been compared to a fine cognac. To me it tastes a bit like a fruity bourbon but very smooth.<br /><br />Something different I enjoy is a dram of Benedictine followed by sipping a little cold milk. Obviously I have the sophistication of a well used anvil but it does taste good.<br /><br />Another cigar with a Connecticut wrapper is the Arturo Fuentes, my choice when I have a rare cigar. <br /><br />Thanks for the review. Your columns are always fun and educational.<br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com