75cl / 42% - Courvoisier’s L’Esprit captures everything that makes Cognac the prince of spirits. Sweet on the nose with candied peel, honey, sherry and hints of Christmas spice, the exquisite palate opens onto a beautiful bedrock of rich fruit cake, roasted coffee beans and lingering wisps of tobacco. After a moment in the mouth, flavours bloom further with a surge of smooth, spiced fruit and a faint rush of honey suggestive of summer afternoons. A blend of brandies no younger than 70 years and rumoured to c