Normandin Mercier Cognac VSOP 750ml

The honeysuckle and violet scents hit you right away when you pour it, a nice change from typical cognacs. It’s smooth enough to sip neat, and the 7-year aging makes it noticeably richer than younger bottles.

The caramel notes really come through on the finish with a smoothness that makes it dangerously easy to sip neat. I love knowing it’s aged a full 7 years with no artificial coloring—feels like real craftsmanship in every glass.

The nose is all honeysuckle and violet, just like the description says, and the lack of any artificial coloring makes it feel more genuine somehow. It's dangerously smooth for an evening sipper—the caramel finish lingers in the best way.