Hermitage Cognac
We make no pretence, Hermitage single estate cognacs are the very finest available in the world today. Years of research has identified distillers who are able to combine the specific viticulture, viniculture and complex ageing procedures required to produce exceptional cognacs of distinctive character. Our understanding and synergy with these highly individual producers has created pure cognacs of great maturity and finesse unlike more commercial cognacs that use additives to conceal their young ages and aggressive character.
Our unique position enables us to concentrate on these very special nectars, many of which have laid in cellars for decades, rather than the more commercial and larger quantities required by the big houses such as Hennessy, Courvoisier, Martell et al. Cognac houses such as these will blend thousands of young brandies together to create the generic VS, VSOP and XO titles. Hermitage Cognacs are the result of very specific distillation qualities and long, careful ageing in oak casks, from a single estate producer.
Our commitment to locating exceptional cognacs has been recognized in the multiple awards received by Hermitage Cognacs. These prestigious cognacs can be found in some of the most famous bars and restaurants in the world, having carved an enviable reputation in the luxury cognac market for producing distinctive, rare and sought after vintages of exceptional individuality and quality.
"Superb cognac from one of our favourite independent bottlers of brandy" Hedonism Wines, Mayfair.
"Hermitage Cognac is dedicated to ferreting out rare, single-estate cognacs from under-the-radar producers ........ if you want to witness how beautifully a cognac can age, Hermitage is the place to go." Alice Lascelles, Financial Times
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We have been preparing this over a period of several years. The cognac comes from Reaux in Petite Champagne. The cognac is light in colour for its age and has many rich qualities. This is a real winner with us, beautiful smooth round qualities.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Toffee and vanilla with hints of almond and brown sugar
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Toffee, vanilla and quite rich flavours of mocha. This is a truly delicious cognac
Excl. VAT: £532.19 Incl. VAT: £638.63We have been preparing this over a period of several years. The cognac comes from Reaux in Petite Champagne. The cognac is light in colour for its age and has many rich qualities. This is a real winner with us, beautiful smooth round qualities.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Toffee and vanilla with hints of almond and brown sugar
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Toffee, vanilla and quite rich flavours of mocha. This is a truly delicious cognac
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IWSC 2018 - Gold Outstanding Award
"On the palate this cognac is extremely rich and concentrated. Perfectly balanced." Judges comments
This cognac has been in wood for more than half a century. It is remarkable, rich and complex and has developed a wonderful rich rancio lasting on the palate for a very long time.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Fern leaves, violets, allspice and vanilla.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pineapple syrup, plum, baked apple, shortbread and sweet spices.
Excl. VAT: £646.70 Incl. VAT: £776.04IWSC 2018 - Gold Outstanding Award
"On the palate this cognac is extremely rich and concentrated. Perfectly balanced." Judges comments
This cognac has been in wood for more than half a century. It is remarkable, rich and complex and has developed a wonderful rich rancio lasting on the palate for a very long time.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Fern leaves, violets, allspice and vanilla.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Pineapple syrup, plum, baked apple, shortbread and sweet spices.
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Distilled 70 years ago, 1947 cognac is proving to be a rare vintage. Aged for many years in barrels, this Hermitage 1947 Cognac has developed a good rancio. With flavours of sweet spices, ripe medlars, muscat grapes, ripe plums and cocoa, this superbly balanced cognac won't be around for long.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: An intensely rich aroma of fallen medlars, cloves, cinnamon, muscat, lime, cocoa, truffle and plum.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Sweet spices, ripe medlars, muscat grapes, ripe plums and cocoa with hints of pineapple and lime towards the end. Rich and long lasting raisin finish with good rancio and superb balance.
Excl. VAT: £674.10 Incl. VAT: £808.92Distilled 70 years ago, 1947 cognac is proving to be a rare vintage. Aged for many years in barrels, this Hermitage 1947 Cognac has developed a good rancio. With flavours of sweet spices, ripe medlars, muscat grapes, ripe plums and cocoa, this superbly balanced cognac won't be around for long.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: An intensely rich aroma of fallen medlars, cloves, cinnamon, muscat, lime, cocoa, truffle and plum.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Sweet spices, ripe medlars, muscat grapes, ripe plums and cocoa with hints of pineapple and lime towards the end. Rich and long lasting raisin finish with good rancio and superb balance.
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Aged in barrels for more than 50 years, the Hermitage 1945 has developed good colour and flavours. It is beautifully balanced with flavours of lychee, passion fruit, rosemary, cocoa and a long grapefruit tail. Undeniably a fine cognac from the heart of Grande Champagne, the top cru of Cognac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Delicate aroma of pork crackle which continues on to cumin, green walnuts and fennel.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Lychee, passion fruit, rosemary, cocoa and a long grapefruit tail.
Excl. VAT: £715.22 Incl. VAT: £858.26Aged in barrels for more than 50 years, the Hermitage 1945 has developed good colour and flavours. It is beautifully balanced with flavours of lychee, passion fruit, rosemary, cocoa and a long grapefruit tail. Undeniably a fine cognac from the heart of Grande Champagne, the top cru of Cognac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Delicate aroma of pork crackle which continues on to cumin, green walnuts and fennel.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Lychee, passion fruit, rosemary, cocoa and a long grapefruit tail.
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IWSC 2018 - Gold Outstanding Award
"Absolutely superb! Do not wait to drink this." Judges comments
Aged gently in 250 litre casks for more than half a century, this is a truly wonderful cognac. It has a rich complexity of aromas and flavours, all wrapped up in a rich rancio, that last for ages on the palate.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Passion fruit, orange blossom, plums, figs and Muscat grape
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums, sultanas, Muscat grapes, pineapple, cinnamon and toffee.
Excl. VAT: £730.70 Incl. VAT: £876.84IWSC 2018 - Gold Outstanding Award
"Absolutely superb! Do not wait to drink this." Judges comments
Aged gently in 250 litre casks for more than half a century, this is a truly wonderful cognac. It has a rich complexity of aromas and flavours, all wrapped up in a rich rancio, that last for ages on the palate.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Passion fruit, orange blossom, plums, figs and Muscat grape
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Plums, sultanas, Muscat grapes, pineapple, cinnamon and toffee.
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This cognac has aged in cellars that are of medium dampness for more than 60 years in the south west corner of the top cru near the River Né.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: The initial aroma of lemon oil turning more to pine is accompanied with a hemp background
- Flavour:
- Flavour: The palate is that of lemon tea with a buttery taste and feel. The length and balance is good.
Excl. VAT: £734.37 Incl. VAT: £881.24This cognac has aged in cellars that are of medium dampness for more than 60 years in the south west corner of the top cru near the River Né.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: The initial aroma of lemon oil turning more to pine is accompanied with a hemp background
- Flavour:
- Flavour: The palate is that of lemon tea with a buttery taste and feel. The length and balance is good.
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Another rare and distinguished vintage, this time from the 1938 harvest. Presented at its cask strength of 40.5%, the floral aromas lead you to nutty flavours with herbs and an orange zest finish.
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- Aroma: Floral tones of Iris and fresh hay with hints of light balsa wood.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Light flavours of macadamia and cashew nuts. One can also detect light herb flavours of parsley with fresh bread, finishing with hints of orange zest.
Excl. VAT: £741.05 Incl. VAT: £889.26Another rare and distinguished vintage, this time from the 1938 harvest. Presented at its cask strength of 40.5%, the floral aromas lead you to nutty flavours with herbs and an orange zest finish.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: Floral tones of Iris and fresh hay with hints of light balsa wood.
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Light flavours of macadamia and cashew nuts. One can also detect light herb flavours of parsley with fresh bread, finishing with hints of orange zest.
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It is rare to find a cognac that has aged for this long in oak barrels. Long ageing is a sign of maturity as it allows the alcohol to react with the wood tannins and esters providing a much sought after condition known as “rancio” a type of madeiraisation or enrichening of the cognac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: There is a rich but musty aroma with mushrooms, leather and roasted walnuts
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Intense mushroom, roasted nut and a range of other flavours including dry spice, leather, tobacco and oaky qualities
Excl. VAT: £797.02 Incl. VAT: £956.42It is rare to find a cognac that has aged for this long in oak barrels. Long ageing is a sign of maturity as it allows the alcohol to react with the wood tannins and esters providing a much sought after condition known as “rancio” a type of madeiraisation or enrichening of the cognac.
Learn More- Aroma:
- Aroma: There is a rich but musty aroma with mushrooms, leather and roasted walnuts
- Flavour:
- Flavour: Intense mushroom, roasted nut and a range of other flavours including dry spice, leather, tobacco and oaky qualities