The Story
This bundle combines Hennessy VS, Hennessy VSOP, and Rémy Martin VSOP — two expressions from the world's largest cognac producer alongside the leading rival house VSOP, for a direct comparison of two of Cognac's most established blending traditions.
Hennessy controls approximately 40% of global cognac sales and has been producing at Cognac, France since 1765. Rémy Martin is the only major cognac house to use exclusively Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie, giving their expressions a distinctly floral and fruity character. Side by side, the three bottles demonstrate how two different houses interpret the VSOP aging standard.
What's Included
Hennessy VS 750ml — Minimum 2 years aged. The entry Hennessy — light, fresh, and versatile. The world's best-selling cognac and the standard base for cognac cocktails. Hennessy VSOP 750ml — Minimum 4 years aged. Richer and more complex than VS — dried fruit, vanilla, spice, and the depth that comes from longer aging in Limousin oak. Rémy Martin VSOP 750ml — Minimum 4 years aged, exclusively Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie. More floral and fruit-forward than Hennessy VSOP — the Rémy Martin Fine Champagne house style.
Browse all cognac and brandy at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VSOP mean in cognac?
Very Superior Old Pale — a cognac designation requiring a minimum of four years aging in oak, with the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend meeting that standard. VSOP cognacs are more complex than VS (minimum 2 years) and more approachable than XO (minimum 10 years). Both Hennessy and Rémy Martin produce VSOP as the primary step up from their entry expressions.
Description
This bundle combines Hennessy VS, Hennessy VSOP, and Rémy Martin VSOP — two expressions from the world's largest cognac producer alongside the leading rival house VSOP, for a direct comparison of two of Cognac's most established blending traditions.
Hennessy controls approximately 40% of global cognac sales and has been producing at Cognac, France since 1765. Rémy Martin is the only major cognac house to use exclusively Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie, giving their expressions a distinctly floral and fruity character. Side by side, the three bottles demonstrate how two different houses interpret the VSOP aging standard.
What's Included
Hennessy VS 750ml — Minimum 2 years aged. The entry Hennessy — light, fresh, and versatile. The world's best-selling cognac and the standard base for cognac cocktails. Hennessy VSOP 750ml — Minimum 4 years aged. Richer and more complex than VS — dried fruit, vanilla, spice, and the depth that comes from longer aging in Limousin oak. Rémy Martin VSOP 750ml — Minimum 4 years aged, exclusively Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie. More floral and fruit-forward than Hennessy VSOP — the Rémy Martin Fine Champagne house style.
Browse all cognac and brandy at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VSOP mean in cognac?
Very Superior Old Pale — a cognac designation requiring a minimum of four years aging in oak, with the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend meeting that standard. VSOP cognacs are more complex than VS (minimum 2 years) and more approachable than XO (minimum 10 years). Both Hennessy and Rémy Martin produce VSOP as the primary step up from their entry expressions.
