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  1. vegas1

    vegas1 F1 Rookie

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    #1 vegas1, Apr 17, 2008
    What are your thoughts on the best cognac, taking into account taste and price ? My favourite thusfar is Courvoisier (Australia $50 rrp) but I haven't been able to afford brands such as Louis XIII (A 1,799 rrp).
     
  2. Denis GTPRO

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    #2 Denis GTPRO, May 6, 2008
    1)Henessey VSOP
    2)L Esprit de Courvoisier
    3)Remy Martin Louis XIII
    there you go.
     
  3. dasMafia

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    #3 dasMafia, May 16, 2008
    honestly... any more it is easier to find good armagnacs with some character... usually more value too.
     
  4. slewman

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    #4 slewman, May 16, 2008
    Prunier Cognac Axel Gay 10 yr.
     
  5. dasMafia

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    #5 dasMafia, May 21, 2008
    never seen it...
     
  6. wax

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    #6 wax, May 21, 2008
    Before participants answer the question, one must bear in mind... When it comes to drinking Cognac, there's 2 schools of thought.

    Drink it;
    1] straight out of bottle
    2] pour it in a glass

    As a side dish;
    IF [1] THEN menthol cigarettes
    IF [2] THEN cigars

    [This is, after all, Drink & Smoke]

    vegas1, if you could fill out the questionnaire, we will be able to provide proper answers.
     
  7. Cicada

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  8. Denis GTPRO

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    #8 Denis GTPRO, May 22, 2008
    You and i will get along very well
     
  9. DrStranglove

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    #9 DrStranglove, May 23, 2008
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    Got to play this one on you now.
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  10. BAKY

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    #10 BAKY, Jul 28, 2008
    Hardy Perfection and for those on a budget Remy Louis XIII ;)
     
  11. barcheta

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  12. 328Nero1240

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    #12 328Nero1240, Aug 8, 2008
    While Remy and Courvoisier have set the "standard" in the Napolean, VSOP and VS catagories, I have found that Landy XO is a great bargain in the XO catagory. Most XO's in TX are ~$125+ and I can find the Landy at Spec's here in Houston for $65 a bottle. Don't know if anyone else has tried this, but it is definately a worthy "daily" unlike the high end Louis and others pictured : )
     
  13. BritBlaster

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    #13 BritBlaster, Aug 27, 2008
    "Paradis" always tickles my fancy :)
     
  14. VIZSLA

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    #14 VIZSLA, Aug 27, 2008
    +1
     
  15. MarkoP

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    #15 MarkoP, Aug 27, 2008
    I missed an opportunity to try Louis, didn't make it in time. My Uncles and brother polished off the bottle by the time I got there. They would have eaten the bottle if they didn't have a big dinner. I have taken a liking to Armanac, when it is available.
     
  16. xraygun

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    #16 xraygun, Sep 16, 2008
    Marcel Ragnaud is my favorite cognac producer. Monsieur Ragnaud makes many grades to fit every budget. Hard to find but wow. 50 bucks for the V.S. all the way up to La Paradise which I have no idea what it costs ($1000+ ?)and have never seen it.

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  18. YellowbirdRS

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    #18 YellowbirdRS, Sep 21, 2008
    Louis Bouron "Sublime" not for everyday
    Chabasse XO Imperial
    Martell "CREATION" Grand Extra
    Paradise great for every occasion
     
  19. alvin582

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    #19 alvin582, Sep 23, 2008
    yes, it's tasteful
     
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