| Rating | 95 2022 Top 50 |
| Style |
Cognac Brandy |
| Classification | XO |
| Age Statement | At least 10 years |
| Produced In | France |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $130.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-12-06 |
Vallein Tercinier Cognac 46° X.O. Small Batch Review
More than any Cognac, this bottle looks ideally placed to attract whiskey drinkers. Arriving at 46 percent ABV, the small-batch blend contains a range of distillates aged between 15 and 25 years. Spirits geeks will also be pleased to learn that it's bottled without chill filtration. The profile, however, is distinctly Cognac: fruity, floral, and remarkably powerful, the spirit is also aided by its higher ABV content.
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