{"product_id":"acquired-taste-cognac-v-s-750ml","title":"Acquired Taste Cognac V.S 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcquired Taste V.S is a premium Cognac from a family producer in Cognac, France, aged two years in French Limousin oak barrels and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcquired Taste is a premium spirits brand founded and imported by Mingo Imports of Buffalo, New York, one of the first Buffalo-based brands to offer premium Cognac to the Western New York region. Its producer is a family business with over 40 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry, having worked with some of the top Cognac houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe V.S (Very Special) is made with a young aged blend, giving a bright, approachable cognac with the warmth of Limousin oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gold-starred label makes it a handsome gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac must be made from white grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak, with age categories such as VSOP and XO describing the minimum age of the youngest brandy in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV.S cognac must be aged at least two years in oak, making it the youngest official cognac category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimousin oak is prized in Cognac for its wide grain, which lends gentle tannins and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts bright, fruity character makes it especially good in cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Sidecar with fresh lemon and orange liqueur is a classic way to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also works well in a French 75 in place of gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the rocks with a twist of orange, it makes an easy aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's Buffalo roots make it a favorite for Western New York cognac fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it in a tulip glass to appreciate the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts approachable style suits newcomers to cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired Taste (Mingo Imports, Buffalo, NY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e V.S Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years in French Limousin oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a Sidecar or cognac and ginger ale. It pairs with roasted nuts, dark chocolate or fruit tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCognac, France, by a family producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo years in French Limousin oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho imports it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMingo Imports of Buffalo, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acquired Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023564140853,"sku":"VWS200430471","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-21689.webp?v=1793661381","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/acquired-taste-cognac-v-s-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}