Courvoisier XO Cognac, 70cl

A creamy, elegant XO. Great value next to the bigger names.

We stock Courvoisier XO because it's a beautifully smooth XO at a lower price than Hennessy or Rémy. Creamy, floral and long. If you want an XO gift without the biggest price tag, this is our pick.

Tastes like: crème brûlée, candied orange, iris and oak.

How to drink it:

• Neat: pour 35ml of Courvoisier XO into a tumbler, let it sit for a minute, then add a drop of water if you like
• With a single ice cube
• After dinner, with dark chocolate

If you like this, try: Hennessy XO Cognac, 70cl (Hennessy XO) · Rémy Martin XO Cognac, 70cl (Rémy XO)

At a glance

About Courvoisier XO

Courvoisier is one of the big cognac houses, based in Jarnac on the Charente river. Its XO is blended from eaux-de-vie aged between 11 and 25 years, which is well beyond the ten-year legal minimum for an XO, and it's that long time in oak that gives the crème brûlée richness and candied orange.

Next to Hennessy XO, it's softer and more floral; next to Rémy Martin XO, a little creamier. For most people it's the easiest XO to like, and the best value of the three.

Courvoisier XO FAQs

What does XO mean on cognac?
Extra Old. By law, every eau-de-vie in an XO cognac has been aged for at least ten years. Courvoisier XO uses eaux-de-vie aged from 11 to 25 years.

Is Courvoisier XO a good gift?
Yes. It's a smooth, rich XO at a lower price than Hennessy XO or Rémy Martin XO, and it comes in a gift box.

How should I drink Courvoisier XO?
Neat, at room temperature, or with a single ice cube. Save the mixers for a VS.

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