Haha! You got me there! The general rule is 1 second for ever year the spirit is aged. Given that the average age of this spirit is 15 -20 years, it deserves a minimum of 10-15 seconds in the palate to fully appreciate the complexity. Take a look at my "how to drink Cognac" video if you are interested in learning more. Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview I would be interested to see you make a video sampling the Remy Martin Louis XIII. I understand the cost of a bottle is over $3K. I love the XO. I guess I will never have the pleasure of sample the Louis XIII.
This was quite informative. At first when I saw the stuffed alligator head I was like “eh, I don’t know about this guy” however I must say you know your stuff. Thanks.
One thing I noticed about the bottle is that the design resembles the legs from good cognac inside the glass when you are drinking it. Almost as if it was designed to look just like the legs. Cheers Max
Kevin Stillwell Hey Kevin, I never made the correlation before, but you are right. It looks just like the spider legs coming down the glass. Thanks for pointing that out. Cheers 🥂
Finally someone who can appreciate my one and only hard alcohol (unless of course I get a hold of some Louis XIII) "95 out of a 100"; virtually saying only the Remy Martin Louis XIII can eclipse it.
At the end of the day Martell is the best. Hennessy is close behind with an incredibly smooth, well rounded, dried fruit, spiced cognac. Remy XO is not the smoothest, but it packs the greatest punch being a Fine Champagne Cognac. It has tremendous flavor and character. It depends what you’re in the mood for, but you certainly cannot go wrong with Martell XO for any occasion. Cheers!
It's interesting you are using a glencairn instead of a brandy snifter. Would you explain the difference of nose, mouth, and finish given the same cognac?
Hey George, thanks for checking got my review! Starting with taste, 90% of it come from the nose. That being said, the purpose of the glen cairn is to allow for a clean, nuanced nose with the least amount alcohol. Although the snifter is typically associated with brandy, cellar masters/blenders never use them. Tulip shaped copitas are the go to for Whiskey and Cognac masters alike. They allow you to get a better smell and sense for the spirit you are tasting. I do touch on these points in my “how to drink cognac” video. I recommend giving it a glance. In the description is a link to Richard Patterson’s AKA the “Nose” take on nosing and tasting. His nose is insured for over a million dollars! Cheers 🥂
Hey max, any cigars you’d recommend with this offering from remy? Just got a box of 10 montecristo No 2s.... maybe I’ll pick up a bottle of this remy xo to pair🤔
Ben Kahsay hey Ben, I am fairly green when it comes to cigars... both literally and figuratively. I recently quit smoking cannabis so I will be exploring the cigar world in the foreseeable future. If the decision is against ya Hennessy or Martell... I’d go with the Remy for a cigar paring. It has a strong pronounced flavor that will hold up to any cigar. Cheers !
Max's Cognac Review haha awesome! Ive only gotten into cigars the last couple years as well. But I do still smoke cannabis (backwoods only) on the rare occasion since its legal and very easy to obtain in my state.
Ben Kahsay My favorite cigar/blunt paring to date is the cask strength (60%) non chill filtered Daniel Bouju “Brut de Fut” I had to order it from mastersofmalt.com but it was worth the wait. I would certainly recommend looking out for the cask strength non-chill filtered cognacs when it comes to paring with a smoke. Thanks again for supporting my reviews. Cheers
170 euros of perfection! This is the current price in my hometown. Great price for a great product! The best alcoholic drink ever! The most beautiful bottle ever! Remy Martin XO and Martell XO are my favorite cognacs! *** By the way, your videos are the best on this topic! Thank you!
Hey Sector, great question! I am a big fan of 1738 for the value, but if money is no object I'd have to go with the Remy XO. I find the XO to be more delicate, distinct, and memorable than 1738. Cheers!
Hey Del thanks for checking out the review. Martell is my favorite House out of the big four (Remy, Courvoisier, Henny, Martell). I'd def go for the Martell Xo or Cordon Blue. They are smoother and more refined. Cheers
Thanks for that I love martell xo my favioute choice but I've always looked at the Remmy thinking shall i buy a bottle to add to collection and try but i think you might of helped me with that choice.
Hey Donny, thanks for checking out the review. Remy is up there but there certainly are many other contenders. My favorite XO out of the Big top 4 Cognac houses is Martells XO. Absolutely phenomenal. Another lesser known Cognac that packs a big punch is Frapin. The distill their Cognacs on the lees (with the dead yeast cells) which provides a richness and flavor rarely found in other Cognacs. I will be making a video soon of my top 3 favorites and different price points. Cheers
Thanks for the reply. I am looking at either the Martell XO or the Cordon Bleu for my next purchase. If you had someone new to congac do a blind test, not knowing which was which. What do you think they would prefer if they were offered a glass of each?
Manny Santacruz Thank you! I appreciate the support! It’s served best neat at room temp. If you put it on ice you will mute some of the subtle Delicate flavors the XO has to offer. Heating it will exaggerate the alcohol. If you’ve just opened the bottle giving the glass time to open (5min) up would be ideal. I hope you enjoy! Cheers
joseph saims Hey Joseph, I appreciate the kind words. That’s a good question. It depends on your preference. Remy Martin XO has more pronounced flavors and higher quality eau de vie (strictly fine Champagne) but is not aged as long as Hennessys XO. If you’re looking for intense flavor, something to pair with a cigar maybe I’d pick the Remy. However, If you prefer a smoother, more well rounded delicate Cognac the Hennessy XO is your best bet. I hope this helps. Cheers 🥂
It sounds like it might not be worth it for you. You might enjoy a more affordable lesser known cognac house of equal or superior quality to Remy. That being said if you have the money Remy is certainly worth exploring. Cheers
He is coming soon Very soon It would be an honor! I’ve always wanted to try Louis but it’s just out of my price budget. Haha. You fortunate to be able to acquire a bottle! You will have to let me know what you think of it in the very least! Cheers 🥂
Hey Ross, thanks for checking out the review. Hennessy is definitely smoother... but Remy XO is a Fine Champagne (most desirable region) Cognac and packs a bigger punch of flavor. It truly depends on the mood. For an entry level Cognac I would go with the Hennessy. If I was lightning up a cigar I’d go with the Remy! Cheers
CHRIS DETERMAN well for one, the small region of Cognac is the only region in the world where cognac can be produced. That limits the available supply. Brandy and Cognac although similar and can be one and the same, are deeply divided. Cognac dominates the market and Brandy’s in general are considered to be in a different category all together. The world of whiskey is vast and typically drinkers enjoy many styles from scotch to bourbon to Japanese... that a theory anyway.... Cognac is gaining popularity especially in Asia. I read that If 18% of China drank 1 bottle of Cognac the entire world supply of Cognac would be gone. Cheers
Also, Scotch is made from distilling water that had some plants steeped in it; Cognac is made from distilling wine. Even cheap wine is a few dollars per liter, and it takes several liters of wine to make a liter of Cognac. Water is nearly free per liter, depending on how you source it.
My first Cognac experience was Louis Tres last week. I bought a glass for $180.00. After tasting it I find it hard to try anything else. Have you had it? How does it compare?
Hey Jason, congratulations on your Louis experience! I can understand your frustration. I recently tried Hardy Perfection 140 year and encountered the same problem. I have three amazing and questionably equal to superior quality Cognacs for you! 1. Martell Cordon Bleu $150+ Incredibly well rounded black and blue fruits with pleasant floral bouquets think violets/lavender. Boarderies region 2. Hardy Noces D’or $350+ Liquid gold! Sublime refreshing tropical fruit. 3.Delamain R. Famille $500 + Single barrel 60 year old cognac. Rich creamy buttery oak, leather, and fig.
Cuttykev 70 hey Kev thanks for checking out the review! It’s cone-yak but I do pronounce it closer to coneeyak at times. One thing for sure, the G is silent! Just like in “champagne”. Cheers
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I’ve seen people do less chewing while eating an entire sandwich
Haha! You got me there! The general rule is 1 second for ever year the spirit is aged. Given that the average age of this spirit is 15 -20 years, it deserves a minimum of 10-15 seconds in the palate to fully appreciate the complexity. Take a look at my "how to drink Cognac" video if you are interested in learning more. Cheers
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@@MaxsCognacReview I would be interested to see you make a video sampling the Remy Martin Louis XIII. I understand the cost of a bottle is over $3K. I love the XO. I guess I will never have the pleasure of sample the Louis XIII.
This was quite informative. At first when I saw the stuffed alligator head I was like “eh, I don’t know about this guy” however I must say you know your stuff. Thanks.
Hey Ben, thanks for checking out the review! I am glad you found it informative. Cheers!
The bottle design is very similar to Remy's Louis XIII. It was designed from an archeological find of a soldier's canteen lost during WWI.
I love drinking my bottles of xo Rémy Martin
We’re was this purchased from as the box is really lovely would be a great gift
I love Remy Martin XO I buy it all the time
Remy Martin XO, Hennessy XO, Martell XO, Martell Cordon bleu Which one of these you will choose or your favourite sequence wise?
Hennessy X.O.
chateau de montifaud xо ?
One thing I noticed about the bottle is that the design resembles the legs from good cognac inside the glass when you are drinking it. Almost as if it was designed to look just like the legs. Cheers Max
Kevin Stillwell Hey Kevin, I never made the correlation before, but you are right. It looks just like the spider legs coming down the glass. Thanks for pointing that out. Cheers 🥂
there's a cute small 200 ml bottle in the box aswell
Finally someone who can appreciate my one and only hard alcohol (unless of course I get a hold of some Louis XIII) "95 out of a 100"; virtually saying only the Remy Martin Louis XIII can eclipse it.
Thank you for checking out the review! I am happy to hear that you enjoy it as much as I do! Cheers
Just order a bottle of this Remy Martin XO on sake for $230 Canadain 🇨🇦 can't wait to try it with one of my nice cigars 👌😋😁
Would this be a good bottle for the holidays??? I would love some recommendations on a good bottle
Whats Is better Martell XO, Remy Martín xo or Hennessy xo???
At the end of the day Martell is the best. Hennessy is close behind with an incredibly smooth, well rounded, dried fruit, spiced cognac. Remy XO is not the smoothest, but it packs the greatest punch being a Fine Champagne Cognac. It has tremendous flavor and character. It depends what you’re in the mood for, but you certainly cannot go wrong with Martell XO for any occasion. Cheers!
Remy Martin XO
It's interesting you are using a glencairn instead of a brandy snifter. Would you explain the difference of nose, mouth, and finish given the same cognac?
Hey George, thanks for checking got my review! Starting with taste, 90% of it come from the nose. That being said, the purpose of the glen cairn is to allow for a clean, nuanced nose with the least amount alcohol. Although the snifter is typically associated with brandy, cellar masters/blenders never use them. Tulip shaped copitas are the go to for Whiskey and Cognac masters alike. They allow you to get a better smell and sense for the spirit you are tasting. I do touch on these points in my “how to drink cognac” video. I recommend giving it a glance. In the description is a link to Richard Patterson’s AKA the “Nose” take on nosing and tasting. His nose is insured for over a million dollars! Cheers 🥂
@@MaxsCognacReview ya. Richard Patterson is god of nosing.
Hey max, any cigars you’d recommend with this offering from remy? Just got a box of 10 montecristo No 2s.... maybe I’ll pick up a bottle of this remy xo to pair🤔
Ben Kahsay you could try a Villiger 1492.
Ben Kahsay hey Ben, I am fairly green when it comes to cigars... both literally and figuratively. I recently quit smoking cannabis so I will be exploring the cigar world in the foreseeable future. If the decision is against ya Hennessy or Martell... I’d go with the Remy for a cigar paring. It has a strong pronounced flavor that will hold up to any cigar. Cheers !
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Max's Cognac Review haha awesome! Ive only gotten into cigars the last couple years as well. But I do still smoke cannabis (backwoods only) on the rare occasion since its legal and very easy to obtain in my state.
Ben Kahsay My favorite cigar/blunt paring to date is the cask strength (60%) non chill filtered Daniel Bouju “Brut de Fut” I had to order it from mastersofmalt.com but it was worth the wait. I would certainly recommend looking out for the cask strength non-chill filtered cognacs when it comes to paring with a smoke. Thanks again for supporting my reviews. Cheers
170 euros of perfection! This is the current price in my hometown. Great price for a great product! The best alcoholic drink ever! The most beautiful bottle ever! Remy Martin XO and Martell XO are my favorite cognacs! *** By the way, your videos are the best on this topic! Thank you!
Kalo mau beli dimana ya?? Di indonesia tidak ada.
Unfortunately I've found your YT channel only recently. I'm very impressed by your great Cognac reviews. Cheers and best regards from Vienna, Austria.
Thanks Bertolo! I appreciate the kind words! Cheers
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It's so good, once it hits your lips, it's so good
Old School 😬
Bonjour, Max! So, who wins? Is the 1738 or the XO the clear winner? Thanks.
Hey Sector, great question! I am a big fan of 1738 for the value, but if money is no object I'd have to go with the Remy XO. I find the XO to be more delicate, distinct, and memorable than 1738. Cheers!
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cognac does not have ALCOHOL ? really
an alcohol beverage does not have alcohol
How would you compare this to the martell xo? Or which would you choose from the two as your go to from the two ox?
Hey Del thanks for checking out the review. Martell is my favorite House out of the big four (Remy, Courvoisier, Henny, Martell). I'd def go for the Martell Xo or Cordon Blue. They are smoother and more refined. Cheers
Thanks for that I love martell xo my favioute choice but I've always looked at the Remmy thinking shall i buy a bottle to add to collection and try but i think you might of helped me with that choice.
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Does any other XO compare to the flavour?
Hey Donny, thanks for checking out the review. Remy is up there but there certainly are many other contenders. My favorite XO out of the Big top 4 Cognac houses is Martells XO. Absolutely phenomenal. Another lesser known Cognac that packs a big punch is Frapin. The distill their Cognacs on the lees (with the dead yeast cells) which provides a richness and flavor rarely found in other Cognacs. I will be making a video soon of my top 3 favorites and different price points.
Cheers
Thanks for the reply. I am looking at either the Martell XO or the Cordon Bleu for my next purchase. If you had someone new to congac do a blind test, not knowing which was which. What do you think they would prefer if they were offered a glass of each?
super dope, just opened my bottle, watching while drinking this, cheers famlay any recommendations on ideal temps to serve/drink
Manny Santacruz Thank you! I appreciate the support! It’s served best neat at room temp. If you put it on ice you will mute some of the subtle Delicate flavors the XO has to offer. Heating it will exaggerate the alcohol. If you’ve just opened the bottle giving the glass time to open (5min) up would be ideal. I hope you enjoy! Cheers
Cognac Dreams perfect!! Thank u sir!
I enjoy your channel a lot max. Do you recommend xo Rémy Martin or Hennessey xo ????
joseph saims Hey Joseph, I appreciate the kind words. That’s a good question. It depends on your preference. Remy Martin XO has more pronounced flavors and higher quality eau de vie (strictly fine Champagne) but is not aged as long as Hennessys XO. If you’re looking for intense flavor, something to pair with a cigar maybe I’d pick the Remy. However, If you prefer a smoother, more well rounded delicate Cognac the Hennessy XO is your best bet. I hope this helps. Cheers 🥂
Cognac Dreams.. Thanks max for answering my question it helps me a lot in choosing Rémy
Is it really worth $200 Remy XO VS REMY VSOP 60$$ IS IT REALLY WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY FOR RAYMOUR XO
Yes it is....
It sounds like it might not be worth it for you. You might enjoy a more affordable lesser known cognac house of equal or superior quality to Remy. That being said if you have the money Remy is certainly worth exploring. Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview You're paying for the bottle itself
Sir, What is the name of the glass you are using?🙏
Glencairn
Thankyou sir🙏😁
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Thanks for the review!
For someone really new to Cognac would you recommend this or Martell Cordon Bleu?
Thanks for checking out the review! Remy is great but Cordon Blue is smoother. I’d probably lean towards Cordon. Cheers
That lip smacking though. :-(
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Suggestion....move your lav mic down a bit...catching way too much mouth and throat sounds.
So this may be a silly question but i have been saving for a bottle of louis Xlll and when i finally get it would you like to review it with me
He is coming soon Very soon It would be an honor! I’ve always wanted to try Louis but it’s just out of my price budget. Haha. You fortunate to be able to acquire a bottle! You will have to let me know what you think of it in the very least! Cheers 🥂
@@MaxsCognacReview when i do get it we will do a tasting ive be3n saving for a bit im about $1000 off getting one
@@MaxsCognacReview what part of the states are you from? Im a Michigan boy.
He is coming soon Very soon My girlfriend is from Michigan. I am out here in Las Vegas! 🥂
Max do you recommend the Remy Martin XO over the Hennessy XO?
Hey Ross, thanks for checking out the review. Hennessy is definitely smoother... but Remy XO is a Fine Champagne (most desirable region) Cognac and packs a bigger punch of flavor. It truly depends on the mood. For an entry level Cognac I would go with the Hennessy. If I was lightning up a cigar I’d go with the Remy! Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview Thank you!
Hey max.. is Rémy Martin XO better or martell XO?
Hennessy 1?
Remi Martin 2?
Please review Hennessy Master Blender. #3 is currently out now
Hey Levi, thanks for the recommendation. I have been meaning to check out the 2nd and 3rd editions. I will keep an eye out for a bottle. Cheers
Levi D'Anjou hey Levi it’s been review! Thanks aging for the recommendation 🥂
How do you rate Martell XO?
Hey, Mitar that is a great question! I will pick up a bottle of Martell XO and do a review soon! CHeers
Can you explain why a 10 year old scotch could be had for 60 bucks, what a 10 year old cognac is 170?
CHRIS DETERMAN well for one, the small region of Cognac is the only region in the world where cognac can be produced. That limits the available supply. Brandy and Cognac although similar and can be one and the same, are deeply divided. Cognac dominates the market and Brandy’s in general are considered to be in a different category all together. The world of whiskey is vast and typically drinkers enjoy many styles from scotch to bourbon to Japanese... that a theory anyway.... Cognac is gaining popularity especially in Asia. I read that If 18% of China drank 1 bottle of Cognac the entire world supply of Cognac would be gone. Cheers
Also, Scotch is made from distilling water that had some plants steeped in it; Cognac is made from distilling wine. Even cheap wine is a few dollars per liter, and it takes several liters of wine to make a liter of Cognac. Water is nearly free per liter, depending on how you source it.
His intro be lit as fuck🤣🤣🤣🤣
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My first Cognac experience was Louis Tres last week. I bought a glass for $180.00. After tasting it I find it hard to try anything else. Have you had it? How does it compare?
Hey Jason, congratulations on your Louis experience! I can understand your frustration. I recently tried Hardy Perfection 140 year and encountered the same problem. I have three amazing and questionably equal to superior quality Cognacs for you!
1. Martell Cordon Bleu $150+
Incredibly well rounded black and blue fruits with pleasant floral bouquets think violets/lavender. Boarderies region
2. Hardy Noces D’or $350+
Liquid gold! Sublime refreshing tropical fruit.
3.Delamain R. Famille $500 +
Single barrel 60 year old cognac. Rich creamy buttery oak, leather, and fig.
I like Hennessy XO
Remy Martin 1738 is amazing...
do you pronounce it (cone-yak) or (conie-yak)?
Cuttykev 70 hey Kev thanks for checking out the review! It’s cone-yak but I do pronounce it closer to coneeyak at times. One thing for sure, the G is silent! Just like in “champagne”. Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview if I may as i'm French, the G is not silent but is a soft G in french. so it would be more co-nyak. Cheers and thx for the video
5:24 he finally takes a sip
once it hit my throat it felt like i just swallowed petrol
Sorry but it has been coloured not natural colour .
Not just color but sugar and boise
I hope he doesn’t sniff like that in public. This noise he makes, shudder... makes it too hard to watch.
I was sold on it, just by the way he opened it up 😂😂💯
Lmao
😂😂😂 no way you’re serious with that sniffing and chewing…
The smacking was driving me nuts and I just couldn’t finish the video. Ridiculous.
Jesus Christ, what did I just witness?
Remy martin cognac 🇨🇵
Коњак бр.1 👍👏👏👏😀
Cheers
You don’t stick your nose in a glas of cognac like you do with wine 🙈😂
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You are smacking your lips way to much to the point where you can't enjoy the video it doesn't take all that to taste it
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overpriced old white wine