Meukow VS Cognac

Nose: Applesauce, baking spices (nutmeg, ginger, and strong cinnamon), spicy oak, medium dark chocolate, hot/sweet chilli pepper paste, mixed ground pepper, green apple hard candies, dried fruit (prunes and dried nectarines), baked pear, orange peel soaked in vermouth, toasted oak covered in caramel, sweet caramely dates, some medium ripe red apples, faint barrel/wood smoke, sweet cocoa with baking spices (mostly cinnamon), candied lemon peel, a touch of toffee Palate:Sweet plums with some fresh caramel, dates, a touch of sweet and spicy paprika, old and sweet white grapes, spicy wood, mixed grape sins, white pepper, some barrel tannins, a hint of pomegranate Finish: White grapes with bitter seeds, old caramel, barrel tannins, a hint of lemon peel, a touch of green apple

This VS has a pleasant, fruity scent, along the lines of stewed apple with cinnamon. There is a sharp alcoholic note with that but it is a VS after all. The fruitiness continues in the taste, although more fresh pear and raisin. The touch of spice remains but the ethanol is very sharp and rough. Definitely one for mixing, not sipping.

It has a 'true' aroma for Cognac, that of quality grapes. And although it lacks some depth (I'm not picking up much vanilla, or barrel spices) its taste is so smooth, I'm considering drinking it straight or on the rocks, and leaving the Ciroc VS for mixing. After all, that's what Ciroc tells you it's made for, anyway.

Sweet aromas of marmalade, medjool date, hazelnut, vanilla, and nutmeg. Full-bodied. On the palate, more notes of marmalade, date, vanilla, and hazelnut – accented by plenty of dark chocolate and cinnamon on the finish. Finishes medium-long, with some very mild heat. 3.50/5.00 – Impressive (neat)

Starts off with some light apple and grape, their is some vanilla and oak with a short, smooth milling spice finish. not the best cognac I’ve had but it’s not bad. It’s a little boring but I’d recommend this to someone want a baseline flavor of cognac/brandy for a good price.

I am a chef. This is my go-to Cognac for cooking, and sauces. The cost is low enough to use for all regular Brandy applications. No harsh notes when reduced au sec. Buy this instead of some cheap Brandy. Your taste buds will be rewarded!