CHILLED AWARDS

Visual Clarity & Appearance | 7.8

Soft caramel, butterscotch, and light honey colored.

Aromatics (Nose) | 9.1

Lightly nuanced notes of apricot, honeycomb, nuts, and oak.

Initial Palate (Entry) | 8.3

Light on flavor with a hard, hot burn to get past before reaching the nut and fruit notes.

Mid-Palate & Texture (Mouthfeel) | 8.0

Hot sweetness; goes down hard.

Flavor Complexity & Depth | 10.0

Everything a cognac should be; represents the category very well with a deep foundation of traditional flavors.

Alcohol Integration (Balance) | 8.0

Fairly good foundation, balancing oak, fruit, and heat, though it remains notably hot throughout the experience.

The Finish (Aftertaste) | 7.7

A long finish that remains both sweet and hot.

Varietal / Style Accuracy | 8.3

Decent and classic quality that delivers a solid experience for the profile.

Mixability Potential / Sipper | 9.4

A solid go-to for a Sidecar or Old Fashioned; meant to be showcased in classic cocktails.

Overall Impression, Value & Packaging | 10.0

Priced great for a solid cognac/brandy. Features classic packaging with a nice embossed bird detail.