XO | Spirits Review

Barbancourt Estate Reserve 15 Year Old Rum

One of the rare instances where you can find a 15 year old spirit for around $60, rarer still is the value for the money !

Rating: 9
Value: 9

Frapin chateau Fontpinot XO Single Vineyard Cognac

Type: Cognac, Cognac XO, Single Estate, XO

One of the more outstanding cognacs out there for the money. Not just this XO – which is arguably the sweet spot between excellence and price/value, but the whole portfolio.

Rating: 9
Value: 9

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