14 most expensive cognacs in the world

In this rating, Vzboltay collected the most expensive cognacs in the world that have ever been sold at a price set by the cognac manufacturer. The top is presented from the cheapest to the most expensive cognac brands.

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Hardy Cognac Rosebud (4,000$)

Light cognac, with a floral taste of candied fruits.

Limited edition, which over time become even more expensive. Many Chinese investors are buying them up. They rarely plan to drink this cognac, instead they keep it as an investment for later resale.

Courvoisier Spirit Decanter ($4687)

The oldest spirits of this venerable blend date back to the days of the French Empire of Napoleon I.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the aroma of the drink contains exquisite floral notes, combined with hints of dried apricots and cinnamon.

It is also quite predictable that this cognac has an incredible long-playing aftertaste.

Martell Creation Cognac with Baccarat Decanter (5000$)

Rare cognac in a crystal decanter Baccarat. Differs in legendary taste and the best blend from old distillates of the house of Martell.

Hennessy Richard (5,000$)

The design of the bottle perfectly showcases the color of the cognac. Cognac is released in honor of the founder of the Hennessy brand, one of the most famous cognac producers in the world.

This is a wonderful delicate cognac, which has hints of nutmeg, fruits, herbs and floral flavors.

Jenssen Arcana ($ 5150)

This drink is aged for at least 98 years. Moreover, without special need, he does not leave his barrels.

Only after receiving a certain order, manufacturers fill the corresponding number of bottles with cognac, supplied with a special certificate and delivered to the happy buyer.

This state of affairs causes the drink to have a particularly rich, multifaceted flavor bouquet.

Hine Triomphe Talent De Thomas Hine Crystal Decanter (5625 $)

As can be seen from the very name of cognac, it is sold not in bottles, but in special decanters.

In order to preserve the inherent floral aroma of the drink, each such decanter is placed in an expensive cigar humidor, made of either Honduran mahogany or Indonesian ebony.

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Frapin Vintage 1888 ($6000)

Like the previous drink, this cognac is also sold in carafes.

True, these vessels, aged in the English spirit, will be a class higher. They are made of crystal and sealed with stoppers made of gold of the highest standard.

The drink itself is especially famous for its floral aroma, enriched with honey notes and hints of sweet spices.

Remy Martin Louis XIII (6,000$)

A legendary cognac from the prestigious house of Rémy Martin containing Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 100 years and packaged in a magnificent decanter of Baccarat.

Johnnie Walker: Delamain’s Journey ($7400)

This cognac, which is very popular with collectors, has a very specific taste.

It contains echoes of coffee, tobacco, oriental spices and leather.

Hardy Perfection 140 years (12,100$)

A rare 140-year-old drink, which is a desirable prey for collectors.

Its taste, according to connoisseurs, is rich in chocolate, coffee and oak notes.

Hardy Cognac Spring ($17,000)

An extremely exclusive cognac, comes in a beautiful crystal decanter designed to create an (expensive) perfume bottle.

There are 4 versions of the bottle: spring, summer, autumn and winter. All versions contain the same brandy that was bottled at the end of World War II. The total circulation was 400 bottles.

Those who have had the honor to drink this cognac call it delicate and flowery with a very balanced taste.

Remy Martin Cognac Black Pearl Louis XIII (51,560$)

An amazing blend of 1200 varieties of cognac spirits aged from 40 to 100 years.

Hence the richest aroma of the drink, containing shades of flowers, fruits, cinnamon, ginger and Cuban cigars.

Hennessy Beauty of the Century Cognac ($187,500)

This once the most expensive cognac in the world is made from selected Hennessy spirits, whose age ranges between 47 and 100 years of aging.

A series of drink, numbering only 100 bottles, has already been snapped up by wealthy collectors who wished to remain anonymous.

True, it should be noted that the cost of cognac included the price of a bottle made of baccarat crystal, a wooden case trimmed with mirrors and velvet on the inside, a highly artistic bronze tray, as well as a branded crystal decanter and four glasses decorated with golden leaves.

Henry IV, Cognac Grande Champagne ($2,000,000)

This is not only the most expensive cognac, but also the most expensive alcoholic drink in the world.

It is aged for at least a hundred years, and in barrels that have undergone a preliminary five-year processing.

It is poured into designer vessels in the form of a fancy shell, which weigh 400 grams each and consist of an alloy of platinum and gold of the highest standard.

The decoration is 6500 diamonds.

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Relevance: 12.10.2019

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