Rating 94
Style
Brandy
Classification XO
Age Statement 20 Years
Produced In France
ABV 40%
Availability Year Round
Price $265.00 
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2023-10-30

Prunier Cognac 20 Year Review

It seems ludicrous to state but this might actually be a $250 bargain. A truly outstanding spirit from Maison Prunier, this Cognac opens up with elegant notes of tobacco, leather, and baking spice followed by hints of roasted figs and Peche Melba. The palate doesn’t hold back either, showcasing a range of flavors from ginger and freshly chopped wood to toffee, caramel and dried prunes. It can be tough to track down a 20-year-old Cognac — let alone one where oak doesn’t dominate the flavor profile — so consider yourself lucky if you get your hands on this release.

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Prunier Cognac 20 Year
It seems ludicrous to state but this might actually be a $250 bargain. A truly outstanding spirit from Maison Prunier, this Cognac opens up with elegant notes of tobacco, leather, and baking spice followed by hints of roasted figs and Peche Melba. The palate doesn’t hold back either, showcasing a range of flavors from ginger and freshly chopped wood to toffee, caramel and dried prunes. It can be tough to track down a 20-year-old Cognac — let alone one where oak doesn’t dominate the flavor profile — so consider yourself lucky if you get your hands on this release.

Reviewed On: 10-30-2023
94
POINTS
Prunier Cognac 20 Year
It seems ludicrous to state but this might actually be a $250 bargain. A truly outstanding spirit from Maison Prunier, this Cognac opens up with elegant notes of tobacco, leather, and baking spice followed by hints of roasted figs and Peche Melba. The palate doesn’t hold back either, showcasing a range of flavors from ginger and freshly chopped wood to toffee, caramel and dried prunes. It can be tough to track down a 20-year-old Cognac — let alone one where oak doesn’t dominate the flavor profile — so consider yourself lucky if you get your hands on this release.

Reviewed On: 10-30-2023