Underneath that blanket of richness are some crisp apples, dried raisins, and baking spices that all combine to make something that smells like a fruitcake without the nuts. It’s a solid business decision — but also the reason why varieties like cognac and calvados have strict controls on their manufacturing process to prevent exactly this kind of situation. Renovated when the Goldring family overtook the distillery in 1999 and integrated it into their Sazerac Company it is a modern and high productive distillery.

With added ice, though, that bitterness thankfully is significantly reduced and leaves most of the rest of the flavors in tact.

Pour a generous shot over one large ice cube, and let the aromas of oak, vanilla and caramel rise from the glass. Perfect serve - A simple serve over ice or neat will highlight the sophistication and smooth finish of CÎROC VS Brandy. On the one hand, this is good — it lets you clearly see the color of the spirit inside and lets the spirit be the star of the show.

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Perfect serve – A simple serve over ice or neat will highlight the sophistication and smooth finish of CÎROC VS Brandy.

It looks great on the back of a bar and is an interesting design, which seems to pay homage to some of the more traditional medicine bottle designs while also updating it for a modern look.v=1700935404","width":2500},{"alt":"Johnnie Walker Black Label 12YO 70cl","id":2923331584051,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. v=1650103891","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6698750771251,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. The Cîroc VS bottle is elegant, characterised by an emblem that is reminiscent of the wood grain patterns on French oak barrels, adding an air of sophistication.