{"product_id":"branson-cognac-royal-vsop-750ml","title":"Branson Cognac Royal VSOP 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBranson Royal VSOP is a Cognac from the house created by Curtis \"50 Cent\" Jackson, aged a minimum of four years in French oak and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), presented in its striking red bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is blended by fifth-generation, family-run producer Cognac Raymond Ragnaud, which has been distilling in the Grande Champagne since 1860. Branson Royal is a unique, elegant and strong blend of eaux-de-vie from some of the best vineyards across the Cognac region, mainly from the Petite Champagne and Borderies appellations, aged in French oak from Allier, Limousin and Tronçais for a soft finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit for a king, Royal balances smooth notes of oak, vanilla and spice with stronger notes of wood and herbs. The nose is elegant, with dried fruit, vanilla and toasted oak, floral honey and light spice. The palate is smooth and well rounded, with dried apricot, caramel and warming oak spice, and the finish is long and warming, with lingering dried fruit and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts bold red bottle makes it a statement 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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, vanilla, toasted oak and floral honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried apricot, caramel and warm oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with dried fruit and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branson Cognac (blended by Cognac Raymond Ragnaud)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac VSOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak from Allier, Limousin and Tronçais\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 (mainly Petite Champagne and Borderies)\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\u003eSip it neat or over ice, or use it in a Sidecar. It pairs with dark chocolate, dried apricots or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is behind Branson?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurtis \"50 Cent\" Jackson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blends it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCognac Raymond Ragnaud, a family producer in Grande Champagne since 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of four years in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Branson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023504699701,"sku":"VWS_200420906","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-14636.webp?v=1793657518","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/branson-cognac-royal-vsop-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}