Description V.S.O.P. stands for Very Superior Old Pale. Often times it’s referred to as Very Special Old Pale. A VSOP Cognac is where the youngest brandy in the blend is aged for at least four years in barrels. The average age of Cognacs in the VSOP category may well be older than this. It’s the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend that determines the actual quality of the Cognac. This means the moment a four-year-old eau-de-vie is incorporated in the blend it automatically becomes a V.S.O.P. Cognac even if every other component is much older. Hennessy is perfectly positioned to be one of the brands that benefit from this renewed interest in the category
