{"product_id":"branson-cognac-v-s-o-p-50-cent-cognac","title":"Branson Cognac V.S.O.P. 50 Cent Cognac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBranson VSOP is the Grande Champagne 1er Cru expression in Curtis \"50 Cent\" Jackson's Branson Cognac line — 100% estate-sourced from the region's top appellation, aged a minimum of 4 years with the majority of the eaux-de-vie at 7 years, and distilled in an original 1800s pot still.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended by fifth-generation Grande Champagne producer Cognac Raymond Ragnaud (in the region since 1860), Branson VSOP is the purest expression of Grande Champagne cognac in the range. The grapes are hand-harvested, 100% Grande Champagne 1er Cru Appellation — the top appellation in the region, prized for finesse and elegance — and distilled in an original pot still dating to the 1800s. Sessile oak, some of it from barrels over 50 years old, lends added elegance and finesse. The cognac pours bright gold with hints of bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense floral, fruit, spice, and tobacco — ripe peach, cloves, and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same notes joined by a hint of vanilla, dried fruit, and licorice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredibly smooth with almost no burn, and exceptionally long.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac Raymond Ragnaud (est. 1860), Grande Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSOP Cognac, 100% Grande Champagne 1er Cru\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 4 years; majority 7 years; some barrels 50+ years old\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 1800s pot still; Sessile oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003ecognac at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Branson VSOP a Grande Champagne 1er Cru cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is 100% estate-sourced from the Grande Champagne 1er Cru appellation, the region's top cru, known for finesse and elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum of 4 years, with the majority of the eaux-de-vie at 7 years; some barrels are over 50 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, fruit, spice, and tobacco — ripe peach, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit, and licorice, with an exceptionally long, smooth finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Branson VSOP a Grande Champagne 1er Cru cognac?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is 100% estate-sourced from the Grande Champagne 1er Cru appellation, the region's top cru, known for finesse and elegance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long is it aged?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A minimum of 4 years, with the majority of the eaux-de-vie at 7 years; some barrels are over 50 years old.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does it taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Floral, fruit, spice, and tobacco — ripe peach, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit, and licorice, with an exceptionally long, smooth finish.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Branson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904560468039,"sku":"088320300215","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Branson_Cognac_VSOP_50_Cent_Cognac.png?v=1782426155","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/branson-cognac-v-s-o-p-50-cent-cognac","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}