Walking the Fine Line Between Finesse and Full-on Flavor: Cognac Park XO
Described as a “one of a kind” blend, Park XO Cognac has been painstakingly produced to satisfy the desires of those curious Cognac connoisseurs who seek a unique and distinctive drinking experience. Winner of many awards, it is one of the Maison Park’s best sellers, it boasts a wonderfully warming aroma of Christmas fruits and nuts with a robust oaky backbone for those who like to taste every single one of the 20-25 years this XO has spent in its Limousin casks.
What makes this XO so unique is its “Traditional Reserve” blend, combining all four of the best growing regions into one exquisite Extra Old olfactory sensation. Each selection of eaux-de-vie is double-distilled in Charentais copper pot stills, producing a deep and complex depth of character that develops on both nose and palate when tasting in a succession of sensorial sips.
Not one for those who shy away from flavor, it packs a powerful punch with notes of chocolate, hazelnut and dark plums, a dominating oak flavor is punctuated on the palate by hazelnut and vanilla, with a decadent and lengthy finish. This XO is a great winter warmer with its Christmas-like fruit cake flavors and toasty oak tones.
Park XO Awards
- Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 – Best of show – Cognac XO
- Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 – Best of class – Cognac XO
- Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 – Cognac XO – Gold
- IWSC 2012 – Cognac XO – Bronze
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012 – Cognac XO – Gold
How to Enjoy:
The robust flavor profile in this XO means it can be enjoyed neat, slowly savored to truly appreciate every single characteristic of this curious Cognac. If you prefer to complement your Cognac with something, this XO can be enjoyed alongside a dark chocolate mousse or strong arabica coffee, the bitterness will offset nicely with the wintery fruit flavors found in the Cognac Park Cognac, providing a more savory suggestion as a digestif for those dinner guests who don’t have a sweet tooth.
Presentation of the Bottle:
Like many of Cognac Park’s bottles, this sleek design is understated and classic. Offering all the essential information on elegant off-white labelling, topped with a silver topper, this traditional bottle acts as a subtle nod to the “Traditional Reserve” selection of eaux-de-vie and the traditional “Charentais” method of distillation. The bottle equally comes with an off-white cardboard case for gifting, storage or display purposes.
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