Tycoon Cognac VS is a French VS cognac from Earl Stevens Selections, the spirits company founded by rapper and entrepreneur E-40, aged at least two years and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Tycoon is a VS (Very Special) cognac, aged a minimum of two years and blended for smoothness and balance, developed under Earl Stevens Selections by E-40, whose brand motto is to sip tastefully. It is presented in a tall, elegant bottle with a gold T medallion.
The nose offers hints of peach, apricot and vine flowers with a soft mingling of vanilla. Creamy caramel and cocoa coat the palate, finishing long and concentrated, warming with teasing clove and black pepper.
The gold medallion bottle makes it a stylish gift.
Cognac 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.
VS cognac is the youngest grade, prized for its bright, fruity character.
Serve it in a tulip glass at room temperature.
A splash of water opens up the fruit.
It makes a classic Sidecar with Cointreau and lemon.
Try it with ginger ale and a lemon twist.
Pair a pour with dark chocolate or dried apricots.
It is a fun gift for hip-hop fans and cognac lovers.
Its gold medallion bottle looks great on any bar.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Peach, apricot, vine flowers, vanilla.
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Palate: Creamy caramel, cocoa.
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Finish: Long, clove and black pepper.
Specifications
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Brand: Tycoon, Earl Stevens Selections (E-40)
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Style: VS cognac
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Age: At least 2 years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Cognac, France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat at room temperature, with a splash of water, or in a Sidecar or cognac and ginger ale. It pairs with dark chocolate, peach cobbler or a cheese plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind Tycoon?
Rapper and entrepreneur E-40, through Earl Stevens Selections.
What does VS mean?
Very Special, aged at least two years.
How does it taste?
Peach, apricot and vanilla, with caramel, cocoa and spice.
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