What Is Vsop Cognac?
The Designations You See on Cognac Labels—vs (Very Special), Vsop (Very Superior Old Pale) and Xo (Extra Old)—Are a Guarantee of How Long a Cognac Has Been...
The designations you see on Cognac labels—VS (Very Special), VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) and XO (Extra Old)—are a guarantee of how long a Cognac has been aged. VS indicates that the Cognac has been aged at least two years, VSOP at least four years and XO (Extra Old) at least six years.
What is the meaning of VSOP on a Cognac?
V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale): the youngest brandy in the blend must be aged at least four years in oak. X.O. (Extra Old): the youngest brandy in the blend must be aged at least six years in oak.
Is Hennessy XO better than VSOP?
Hennessy Privilege VSOP ($50) has a smooth but stronger flavor than VS, with heavier wood on nose. ... Hennessy XO ($100) is where things start to get noticeably more refined and elegant. XO is a blend of 100 different eau de vie aged for up to 30 years, with the youngest being 10 years old and the oldest 30 years.
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