JC Cognac VSOP

COGNAC
C
ognac used to have a reputation as an
old man’s drink, but the French brandy is
enjoying a revival with a younger crowd
ever since Busta Rhymes started wanting
everyone to “Pass the Courvoisier.” Jay-Z once
referred to it as being “a classy, sophisticated and
really smooth thing to drink,” whose Manhattan
club, 40/40, features a “Remy room” in honor of
his own favorite cognac brand, Remy Martin.
Cognac is named after the French town where
it originated. It was first produced in the 17th
century, when Dutch sea merchants found they
could better preserve the white wine they shipped
from southern France to northern Europe by
distilling it. Shipping delays eventually made them
realize that the distilled wine got better as it aged
in wooden barrels.
The alcohol became popular in the U.S.
within the hip-hop community in the late-90s
when rappers began mixing it with other drinks.
Although mixing cognac was a huge no-no by
traditionalists, who savor the high-end brandy
straight, in a snifter glass, as an after-dinner drink,
the trend caught on and has now become a drink
staple everywhere you go.
While Hennessy, Remy Martin, Courvoisier
and Martell are the four top cognac companies,
there are plenty of other brands that produce
a fine cognac like JC Cognac VSOP. Featuring a
distinctive look and feel, the line also includes
something very unique, such as their apple and
jasmine flavored cognacs.
JC COGNAC VSOP
JC COGNAC VSOP – Mature and Medium-Bodied
A mature, subtle cognac with sweet vanilla tones from the new oak, balanced by pleasant floral undertones
with a long gingerbread and honey finish.
JC APPLE VSOP – Fresh and Exciting
Aromas of apple, pear and apricot give way to fresh furit flavors. Delicately balanced between sweet and
crisp apple flavors, adding freshness to the long finish.
JC JASMIN VSOP – Enticing and Exotic
A light, subtle nose, leads to delightfully floral flavors with undertones of herbs and tea. The finish is long
and smooth with remarkable finesse.
FOR MANY, CIGARS AND COGNAC GO
TOGETHER LIKE THE PROVERBIAL HORSE
AND CARRIAGE. EVERY GREAT GLASS OF
COGNAC CALLS FOR A CIGAR, TO ENHANCE
YOUR TOTAL DRINKING EXPERIENCE.
CAMACHO CONNECTICUT
BY CAMACHO CIGARS
THE GRAND RESERVE
BY GURKHA CIGARS
The Camacho Connecticut is a spicy, yet milder
mannered Connecticut wrapped cigar with a superb
balance and signature Camacho body. These
new cigars are comprised of tobaccos from both
Honduras and the Dominican Republic. As one of
the key players in the international cigar market,
Camacho Cigars wanted to introduce Camacho
Connecticut in response to countless consumer and
retail requests for a product on the other side of the
strength spectrum. A box of 25 runs $153.75.
The Grand Reserve is the flagship brand of the Gurkha
Cigars, infused with the finest cognac in the world and
handmade from the finest tobaccos. The premium
Connecticut shade wrapper gives this Honduranmade cigar a rich, creamy flavor with a hint of spice
and promises a pleasantly light finish that is truly
enjoyable. MSRP for a bundle of 30 is $364.
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