Ken Gargett Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 the post on the paradis got me thinking - what are the cognacs that members enjoy? no doubt we have a post like this somewhere but perhaps time for an pdate.
matt14 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Hennesy/Remy XO, mainly because its readily available in DF so easy to pick up a bottle on the way home from work.
Buch0 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Usually Hennessy XO as a daily drop and then Paradis for a special occasion. Both go great with just about any cigar after a nice meal. Makes me want to bail on this office now and head for home ._. Any suggestions for another Ken?
Ken Gargett Posted September 11, 2009 Author Posted September 11, 2009 Usually Hennessy XO as a daily drop and then Paradis for a special occasion. Both go great with just about any cigar after a nice meal. Makes me want to bail on this office now and head for home ._.Any suggestions for another Ken? actually, i'm trying to learn as much as i can. i have only ever had a few cognacs i've really liked (much prefer great rum). a few from delamain and a few years ago in thailand, tried a pruniers 1928, from the days when they could vintage date cognac. it was truly glorious.
matt14 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Ken would you say your palate has changed over the years concerning Spirits, not that I am implying that your Old!! Ish!! In my 20`s I couldnt stomach Whisky, single malts Bleh! Now I am loving them!! Sorry going off topic a little!
Ken Gargett Posted September 11, 2009 Author Posted September 11, 2009 Ken would you say your palate has changed over the years concerning Spirits, not that I am implying that your Old!! Ish!! In my 20`s I couldnt stomach Whisky, single malts Bleh! Now I am loving them!! Sorry going off topic a little! without question. i think one's palate probably changes for many things over time. used to drink bundy like water but not sure i could drink much now. hated malts, now starting to appreciate a good range, and enjoy them so same there. still don't much like tequilla.
matt14 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 without question. i think one's palate probably changes for many things over time.used to drink bundy like water but not sure i could drink much now. hated malts, now starting to appreciate a good range, and enjoy them so same there. still don't much like tequilla. Smell of Tequila has me retching!! Although I do like Margharita`s if made properly. Not that frozen pre-mixed crap.
Buch0 Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Its probably similar to cigars I would assume, I see alot of people try one for the first time and cringe at it.. An appreciative palette comes with experience. Although in saying that, I dont know how one cant appreciate a nice XO straight off the bat
thechenman Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Hennessey and Remy XO would be my favorites. Also enjoy the Remy VSOP from time to time. Much more affordable.
Stalebread Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Enjoying a bottle of Remy Martin XO Excellence. The other night I was sipping the Remy and my wife had a glass of Zacapa 23. We exchanged glasses for a few sips and I think we both prefered the rum, at least on that particular night. Strange, huh?
perfectform Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 I've had both Hennessey and Remy XO and I by far prefer the Remy...someone in the other thread said it's magical with an Habano and he is dead on right...
bolivr Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 Any of the Hennessy. The good thing about cognacs is they don't fight the wine you had at dinner and you can enjoy without feeling like death in the morning
Ken Gargett Posted September 13, 2009 Author Posted September 13, 2009 what about armagnacs? any fans?
JMH Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 Haven't tried any of the top class cognacs, but am a fan of hennessy xo. Haven't tried any armagnacs - might have a look at my local cellar and pick up a bottle soon. Any I should be on the look out for?
Stalebread Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 what about armagnacs? any fans? I've tried only one. No idea what it was. Thought it was pretty good. As an aside, the (French) guys that I smoke with here all say they prefer Calvados over Armagnac over Cognac.
thechenman Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 what about armagnacs? any fans? I've never had the opportunity to sample an armagnac, much less with a cigar. Would be interested though. KG, can you make any recommendations on good armagnacs along different price points?
Ken Gargett Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 I've never had the opportunity to sample an armagnac, much less with a cigar. Would be interested though. KG, can you make any recommendations on good armagnacs along different price points? tried an old bottle (and when i say old, i mean it was hidden at the back of my cupboard for about 30 years which was not intended and would not have improved it) of domaine le lahitte. loved it.
Guest rob Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 When in October are you here Ken? We'll 'sample' a few different cognacs if I have my way. Paradis is my absolute favourite.... but the Henessey family reserve is also fantastic. The only problem is that the price is so prohibitive I am yet to try the Hennessey "Richard". And funnily enough, as much as I enjoy spirits - I have never really enjoyed Rum. I don't know if its because I have never had a good one... or if it just doesn't talk to me the way whisky and cognac do.
RYJsmoker Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Hennessey and Remy XO would be my favorites. Also enjoy the Remy VSOP from time to time. Much more affordable. x2 on the Remy VSOP! I have a bottle of that in the 'cave' right now and will be picking up another this week. My 2nd favorite (I've yet to spend over $50 on a bottle, so my experience with cognac isn't too vast) is Martell VSOP. Jeff L.
thechenman Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks Ken... tried an old bottle (and when i say old, i mean it was hidden at the back of my cupboard for about 30 years which was not intended and would not have improved it) of domaine le lahitte. loved it.
Ken Gargett Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 When in October are you here Ken? We'll 'sample' a few different cognacs if I have my way.Paradis is my absolute favourite.... but the Henessey family reserve is also fantastic. The only problem is that the price is so prohibitive I am yet to try the Hennessey "Richard". And funnily enough, as much as I enjoy spirits - I have never really enjoyed Rum. I don't know if its because I have never had a good one... or if it just doesn't talk to me the way whisky and cognac do. rob, have to check but think it around 11th? timing depends what the organisers want us to do but will let you know.
thechenman Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Rob...obviously everyones palates are different, but before I seriously began tasting rums, I always paired my cigars with a single malt, or whisky blend. I have to say that right now, my favorite companion to my Cuban cigars has become the Ron Zacapa Centernario. Just can't go wrong with it. Don't know if you have tried it yet. If you like something more floral, Pyrat XO is pretty good too. When in October are you here Ken? We'll 'sample' a few different cognacs if I have my way.Paradis is my absolute favourite.... but the Henessey family reserve is also fantastic. The only problem is that the price is so prohibitive I am yet to try the Hennessey "Richard". And funnily enough, as much as I enjoy spirits - I have never really enjoyed Rum. I don't know if its because I have never had a good one... or if it just doesn't talk to me the way whisky and cognac do.
Guest rob Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks for the recommendations Chenman... I will endeavour to try them out and conquer this issue.... But basically, Havana Club and our local "Bundaberg" rums are the only ones I have tried... and they just didn't do it for me. I think you are right and if I try some 'good' ones then I'll be a changed man.
Ethernut Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 (random thoughts..) I think Cognac is a funny word... "In the news today a dinosaur called a Cognac devoured the population of Tokyo"..
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