Buy VSOP Cognac Online in NZ

Choose from the famous Cognac houses Hennessy and Remy Martin, or St Remy VSOP French brandy, available in several sizes from a 50ml miniature to a full 700ml.

What VSOP Tastes Like

Extra time in oak gives VSOP a deeper amber colour and a softer palate than VS. Expect vanilla, toffee, dried apricot and gentle baking spice, with a smoother, longer finish. For older, richer blends, see Napoleon, or return to all Cognac.

How to Choose VSOP

For a classic Cognac to sip neat, Remy Martin VSOP is rounded and fruity, while Hennessy VSOP leans towards spice and oak. St Remy VSOP is a smooth French brandy that suits long drinks.

VSOP FAQs

What does VSOP stand for?

VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale. The term grew out of the British brandy trade, which favoured pale brandy. Today it is an age grade showing the brandy is older than VS but younger than XO.

What does VSOP Cognac taste like?

VSOP Cognac tastes smooth and rounded, with vanilla, toffee, dried apricot and gentle spice from its time in oak. It has more depth than a VS but stays fruitier and lighter than an XO.

Is VSOP brandy the same as VSOP Cognac?

Not always. On Cognac, VSOP is a legally defined age grade with a set minimum time in oak. Brandies made outside the Cognac region may also use VSOP on the label, but the rules depend on where they are made, so the age can differ.

Can you use VSOP Cognac in cocktails?

Yes, VSOP Cognac works well in cocktails where its oak and spice can show. It is a good choice for a Vieux Carre, a Cognac Old Fashioned or a French 75 made with Cognac.