Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Jean Filloux XO Reserve

Review Date: June 9, 2008
Category Info: Brandy :: Cognac X.O.
Distilled From: Grapes
Retail Price: (10x)$ ($100-$200)
Brewer / Distiller: Jean Filloux
Age: 25 years
Strength: 80
Origin: France - Grande Champagne Premier Cru

Tasting Notes:

Very pretty nose of well integrated fruit and oak. Honey, flowers, and candied apricot. Rich and smooth. Oak is powerful and there but in great balance with the fruit flavors. Great powerful and rich cognac. Finish is long with textured spice, dried fruit, and vanilla oak.