Recommend A Brandy

[bobarian]

Take a look at the Courvoisier bottle, it should have some notation on the label denoting quaility. VS, VSOP and XO are the most common, in order of quality.

[Montano]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Take a look at the Courvoisier bottle, it should have some notation on the label denoting quaility. VS, VSOP and XO are the most common, in order of quality.

VS

I assume the other types may be better ? Because after tasting the VS, I don't know that I'd want to spend money on another bottle of similar alcohol.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Montano

VS

I assume the other types may be better ? Because after tasting the VS, I don't know that I'd want to spend money on another bottle of similar alcohol.

VSOP is the next grade up. I think you will notice the difference. Should run $35-40. XO is one up from VSOP and will run $60-90. So it just depends on what you want to spend. I like the cheap stuff for EggNog and VSOP for sipping. If had Moses' bankroll I would go for the Fernand as well starting at about $65. But alas I am poor.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Montano

VS

I assume the other types may be better ? Because after tasting the VS, I don't know that I'd want to spend money on another bottle of similar alcohol.

I've always felt that VS cognac was pretty rough.

Yes, VS is the low end, the VSOP is a higher grade and the XO is a higher grade above that. There are also some sub-grades between them and even some grade extensions or grades above XO. XO is rather spendy, go above it and the price just skyrockets.