| Rating | 89 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Classification | VSOP |
| Produced In |
Cognac France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $63.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2025-10-14 |
Hardy Cognac V.S.O.P. Organic Review
For this release, Hardy claims to work in close collaboration with its winegrowing partners, assuring the vines and environment are treated respectfully. The nose is floral with hints of pears, while the palate is unmistakably peach soda. It is, at times, jarringly sweet — especially compared to some of the more woody, drying Cognacs on this list — though one would presume the organic certification means no funny business is going on in regards to additives. Whatever the case, it’s undeniably fun to drink.
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