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"Very pure and subtle, candied autumn fruit and dark berry aromas. A soft supple entry leads to a glycerous, super-smooth medium-to full-bodied palate with ripe dark fruit pie, wheat dough, cream, and a touch of talc. Finishes with a long fruity, spicy fade. A very pure, smooth, well styled, and delicious vodka."

"Since 1724, the House of Remy Martin has been driven by one quest: to capture the heart of Cognac. We only use grapes from the most sought after vineyards, traditional distillation, longer aging in Limousin oak casks, and the Cellar Master's savoir-faire to produce a cognac of unique aromatic intensity: Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac." This special gift set includes two Remy Martin VSOP branded glasses.

"The first couple of whiffs pick up toasty notes of caramel, almond butter, cotton candy and very old oak; with aeration, more profound aromas develop including saddle leather, vanilla, Sherry and dark caramel. Palate entry is perfectly balanced and sweet; by midpalate the flavor profile is honeyed, slightly cocoa-like, buttery to the feel and utterly decadent. Finishes long, layered, creamy and dark chocolate bittersweet." 96-100 pts.

A poised, sweet and astonishingly sophisticated dessert whisky (try with Christmas pudding!). Light yet rich in style, with an attractive, creamy texture and charming sweetness to balance its considerable strength.