If you’ve recently discovered cognac and are looking to experiment with this smooth flavorful spirit you may be unsure about which one to buy. Buying a cognac cocktail at a bar is one thing but if you decide to buy an entire bottle of the drink you want to make sure you’re making the right purchase. There are several types of cognac and they vary widely in price.
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Hennessy VSOP – 3 ways to enjoy this COGNAC #cognac
Natalie Migliarini — a cocktail author and founder of Beautiful Booze — recommends starting with a VSOP cognac. “It’s a balance of complexity and versatility making it suitable for drinking neat or mixing in cocktails” she explains.
You don’t have to break the bank to make a cognac-based cocktail at home either. You can expect to pay “between $35 and $50” for “a good quality VSOP cognac” Migliarini says. If you don’t want to drink it neat try mixing up a French 75 or Sidecar both classic cocktails that are easy to make.
VSOP stands for "very superior old pale." To be considered a VSOP cognac must be aged for a minimum of four years though VSOPs are often aged for longer. The name "VSOP" is often attributed to King George IV who reportedly asked the House of Hennessy in 1817 to make him a "very superior old pale" meaning a cognac without sweetener. While there is much variation within the VSOP category this type of cognac tends to be smoother with stronger oak notes than cognacs that have not been aged as long.
