Good quality cognac - please help me choose...

sparkle76

Hi everyone, not sure if I am posting in the right place so sorry if I am not!

Hubby turns 40 soon and I want to get him a decent cognac as he's always mentioned wanting to try some. He's no expert but I know he's interested.

I am wanting it to be a memorable gift, I have a few other things bought just in case my cognac selection is awful...

Having done lots of research about the cognacs, I reckon the decision is now between:

Remy Martin XO Excellence - around £97 online best delivered price
or
Hine Rare VSOP - around £39 best delivered price

I know they are two types, but Hine seems to be well regarded as almost as good as an XO. And given my hubby hasn't tried much cognac, I don't want to make the wrong decision either way! I figure as a 40th gift this might be memorable and last him a while.

It's quite a difference in price, so I just wondered if anyone out there can help me choose... :T

Thanks!

aylesby

If you can shop at a Costco you can make serious savings on expensive brandy.

sparkle76

Hiya I don't have one near me unfortunately...

andygb

Have a look at this link

http://le-cognac.com/index.php/maisons/tous-les-cognacs.html

If Ducasse sells it in his restaurants then it can't be half bad

Nile

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sparkle76

Thanks for the comments, I will research that one as well, I guess then I have 3 to decide amongst, makes it harder...