| Rating | 90 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Classification | VSOP |
| Produced In | France |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $50.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-11-18 |
Merlet ‘Brothers Blend’ Cognac Review
Maison Merlet distilled Cognac for major houses for over 160 years before deciding to finally bottle a product under its own name. Said product is this, a blend devised by brothers Gilles, Pierra, and Luc, whose efforts are referenced in the “Brothers” name. A 4- to 10-year blend, this V.S.O.P. is fruit-forward on the nose, with more influence of oak arriving on the palate in the form of caramel sweetness, light tannins, and overall balance. We’ve enjoyed this spirit in cocktails, but it also stands alone as a sipper.
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