{"product_id":"hardy-xo-rare-fine-champagne-cognac","title":"Hardy XO Rare Fine Champagne Cognac","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Hardy XO Rare Fine Champagne Cognac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        This Hardy XO Rare Cognac expression is a release from the ‘Tradition’ range from the Hardy Cognac house. The blend of eaux-de-vie is exquisitely aged, yielding a spirit beautifully amber in color. The layered palate is a continuous evolution of inspiring flavors. This smooth cognac has compelling aromas and a delectably long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBottled in a beautiful decanter with a contemporary style, this signature XO Rare cognac “draws you into a world like no other: draped in its amber-tinted vermilion robe, its magical fresh rose petal, ripe date and cigar box scents are an enchantment. The silky texture that comes with the maturity of a great XO is equaled only by its incredibly long-lasting flavors” (producer).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGet your bottle today!                            \u003cdiv class=\"caskers-brand-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Hardy Cognac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                            In 1863, a London cognac importer named Anthony Hardy who was fascinated with the French culture and the art of cognac-making settled along the banks of the River Charente in France after making the aller-retour for decades. Hardy finally founded Maison Hardy, one of the oldest and most prestigious cognac houses in the country. He quickly immersed himself in French culture and even adopted the Gaelic form of his name, Antoine. In 1869, his hard work and dedication to Cognac were rewarded when Maison Hardy Cognac Fine Champagne was awarded the Diploma of Excellence at the Amsterdam exhibition, one of the most prestigious awards at the time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, Bénédicte Hardy represents the fifth generation of Hardy Cognac makers. \"We have always asserted our own, very particular spirit,\" says Hardy. \"Our cognac style is the exact opposite of robust, and we wanted the colors of the collection to embody the mild character, finesse and daring style that are our hallmarks.\"                                        \u003cdiv class=\"brand-link\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/?brand_dropdown=3360\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore all Hardy Cognac bottles \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Cognac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac is a type of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/brandy\/\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the Cognac region of France.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the French take it very seriously, there are numerous rules cognac makers have to follow not to fall “short” into the brandy category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white wine from the specific grapes (Ugni blanc) has to be doubly distilled in a copper pot still before being aged for at least two years in oak casks from which the wood can only come from two specific forests in France (Limousin or Tronçais).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the age, there are three types of cognac, the youngest V.S. (Very Special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and the X.O. (Extra Old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to check our fantastic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/cognac\/\"\u003ecognac selection\u003c\/a\u003e, find your favorite from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/top-10-cognac-brandy\/\"\u003etop 10 cognac\/brandy\u003c\/a\u003e list, or explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/cognac\/?price=50-100\"\u003eBest cognacs under $100\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caskers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51411657130197,"sku":null,"price":231.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/a.-hardy-cognac-xo-rare-1_3.jpg?v=1745566421","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/hardy-xo-rare-fine-champagne-cognac","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}