Hennessy Cognac Line: Proofs and Types
Hennessy V.S prints 40% on hennessy.com. XO is a 10-year BNIC floor (2018). Not a ranking.
Brandy
Sangria Brandy: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best sangria brandy. US brandy is 27 CFR 5.145. Cognac is a type — do not swap cats. Typical 40% FLAG. No ranking.
Martell: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide
Martell is the oldest of the big Cognac houses (1715), owned by Pernod Ricard. US nutrition lists VS, VSOP, Cordon Bleu, and XO at 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one drink.
Brandy vs Wine: What’s the Difference?
Brandy is distilled (5.145). Wine is fermented (Part 4). Typical brandy 40% FLAG. Typical table ~12%.
Brandy vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?
Brandy is a fruit distillate (27 CFR 5.145). Bourbon is US corn whiskey in new charred oak. Many US bottles of both are 40% — a 1.5 oz pour is then one drink.
XO Cognac: What Extra Old Has to Mean
XO cognac is Extra Old: youngest eau-de-vie at least 10 years (BNIC, 2018). Typical US 40% — FLAG. Not a ranking.
Cognac Under $200: VS, VSOP, XO, and Proof
Under $200 is not a BNIC grade. XO is at least 10 years. Typical US bottles are 40% — FLAG. Not a ranking.
Does Hennessy Go Bad?
Unopened Hennessy does not spoil like wine. Opened bottles oxidize. Core US V.S is typically 40% ABV. The 2026 RTD cocktails are a different, lower-proof drink.
Hennessy Bottle Sizes, Proof, and Buying Guide
Hennessy is 40% ABV cognac in the core US V.S / V.S.O.P / X.O line. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks. Street prices are snapshots, not MSRP.
Brandy Brands: Types, Proof, and How They Differ
Brandy is a distilled-wine class under 27 CFR 5.145. Cognac is a subset. Typical US bottles are 40% — one drink per 1.5 oz. Not a ranking.