Vintage Cognac?

[Thraz]

Vintage cognac does exist but is a rare concept. I know Hine has vintage bottlings, I don't know who else might. I doubt any bottle labeled VSOP would also be vintage - vintage cognac tends to be some of the highest quality the house can offer, and VSOP is not that (unless it's not a great house maybe). And Remy Martin VSOP is most definitely not a vintage cognac.

But then, Foodie is right, the simple test is: does it have a vintage year on the label? Perhaps your friend just means he's had the bottles for a very long time?

[This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 05-20-2006).]