Delamain XO Pale and Dry

Fascinating nose. Assam tea and fresh cut apple with citrus traces and a touch of hazelnut. Tannic and floral on the palate. Lots of complexity. It warms up as the finish develops with peppery spice and licqorice shaping its end. But there’s lime juice bursting through at times. It keeps changing...

Delamain Pale & Dry XO is unparallel value in the often, overpriced XO market. This is the quintessential British cognac, designed in 1920 for the British market. Pale and dry, just like I like my spirits. Very complex cognac. Nose: soft and elegant. Vanilla and poached pairs and red apples. Rose...

I got this on the day of French Bastille Day. :) Amazing that there were No color and No sugar added!! A true “pure” aged cognac. BOUQUET: sweet caramel with oak. TASTE: silky grapes. FINISH: lingering orange.

The most recognizable cognac for all I tried. Appearance: light, amber gold. Nose - dried fruits, vanilla, camomile. Palate - rich, juicy, bright and a bit spicy. Deamain's solution for eau-de-vieux assemblage works just fine. Finish - medium, inspiring for another sip. Good with coffee...

Until recently I was a VSOP drinker, but after reading many of the reviews posted here, I decided to expand my horizons to XO, Napoleon, and Extra. By way of comparison, I have tried and reported on Remy Martin XO, Courvoisier Napoleon, Daniel Boujou VSOP and Daniel Boujou XO, Frapin VSOP, and finally...

The first thing one notices after pouring a measure of this wonderful Cognac into a tulip glass is the color, which is a light golden tone, rather than the deep amber of many other brands of similar age and composition. The nose is lighter and reminiscent of spring orange blossoms, and a definite...