Cognac with its variety of shades, tastes and aromas is the liquid quintessence of luxury. This brandy is named after the French city of Cognac and is produced in the nearby wine regions. The taste of the drink varies from brand to brand, but the most common flavor characteristics are caramel, vanilla, fruit, honey, a combination of nuts and / or various spices.
Even a bottle of inexpensive cognac provides a delicious taste for most people. However, true cognac essence is available only to the richest people. After all, only they can afford the most expensive cognac, whose price has exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars.
10. Hennessy Ellipse - from 10 to 12 thousand dollars.
Hennessy company - one of the most famous and respected cognac producers, offers this product (an updated version of Hennessy Timeless) in an unusual bottle. Its design was developed by designer Thomas Bastide of Baccarat. Seven hemispheres that are placed on the bottle symbolize seven magnificent assemblages of cognac spirits.
The release of Hennessy Ellipse is limited to only 3,000 copies, so the prices for this brandy are increasing year by year.
9. Camus Cuvee 5.150 - $ 13,500
Cognac from Camus House was the fifth issue in the “Collection of Masterpieces”, created in honor of the 150th anniversary of the company. Only 1,482 bottles were produced with such a noble drink.
This particular cognac contains a mixture of five different rare grape varieties from five regions of France. And this is indicated by the number 5 in the name of the drink. And she is a symbol of the five generations that have been replaced in the Camus family since 1863 (the time Camus was created).
8. Rémy Martin Black Pearl Louis XIII - $ 16,000
Cognac, named after King Louis XIII, has a very structured taste and aroma, which has notes of dry roses, plums, leather, oak, figs, honey and passion fruit.
But the first thing that catches your eye is the unique design of the bottle, a model for which was the flask found in 1850, on the battlefield of Catholics with the Huguenots at Zharnak.
In 2007, designers at Baccarat combined the beauty of the past with clean tints of handmade crystal, into which Rémy Martin brandy was “packed”. Even without expensive alcohol inside, this elegant decanter is a work of art.
7. Hardy Le Printemps Lalique Cristal Decanter - $ 16,134
Inspired by the work of French jeweler Rene Lalique, Le Printemps decanter simulates a bottle with beautiful perfumes.
Printemps is the first in a line of four crystal decanters, each of which was released at two-year intervals. The vessels are named after one of 4 seasons:
- spring (printemps);
- summer (l’ete);
- fall (l’automne);
- and winter (l’hiver).
Cognac is a mixture of parties Grande Champagne, made around the end of World War II. It is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Hardy House (was founded in 1863).
6. Remy Martin’s Louis XIII Grande Champagne Très Vieille Age Inconnu - $ 44,630
Rémy Martin got another place in the top 10 of the most expensive cognac in the world. Indeed, in 2013, a decanter with this cognac was sold in Hong Kong for almost 45 thousand dollars.
This transaction was organized by the DFS Group (a tourist luxury goods retailer) and was the first invitation-selling alcohol fair in the world.
It is curious that it was under the Tres Vielle Grand Champagne - Âge Inconnu brand that the first decanter Louis XIII was registered. This happened in 1874 at the court of Angouleme.
5.1762 Gautier Cognac - $ 59,500
This brandy of 1762 was sealed in a bottle in 1840 and is one of the oldest known authentic vintage cognacs.
In November 2015, a group of Polish collectors bought this unique bottle for just under $ 60,000.
It is curious that this cognac is found not only in bottles, but also in luxury watches. The Cognac Watch, released by Armin Strom in collaboration with the Polish company Wealth Solution, is equipped with a capsule containing a small amount of the precious 1762 Gautier Cognac.
This capsule is on the dial at 5 o’clock.
4. Cognac Brugerolle 1795 - $ 149,943
This bottle is believed to have accompanied Napoleon himself in various campaigns. And subsequently was requisitioned by officers of the French revolutionary army.
Cognac Brugerolle 1795 is the last of its kind in the world. It was put up for sale by Dutch collector Van der Bunt and sold at auction in the United States in 2012.
3. Croizet Cognac Leonie 1858 - $ 156,760
It is said that the exact same bottle of cognac was exported from France during World War II and opened by President Eisenhower.
But the pristine bottle was sold at auction in September 2011. Well, few people in the world can boast that they drank the same brandy as the American president.
2. Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac - $ 194,927
The second most expensive cognac in the world is a unique blend of the rarest Hennessy brandy alcohol, which is from 45 to 100 years old.
Only 100 bottles were produced, each of which is handmade, and is distinguished by exceptional beauty and elegance of execution. And this is not surprising, given that the Beauté du Siécle translates as "Beauty of the Century."
1. Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne - $ 2 million
Yes, your eyes do not lie - the price of the most expensive cognac in the world really is $ 2 million. That is the price paid for it in 2009 by a buyer at an auction in Dubai
This divine nectar is made by the direct descendants of the French king Henry IV. It comes in a crystal bottle coated with 24-carat gold (about 4 kg) and platinum, and is decorated with 6500 certified diamonds. The famous French jeweler Jose Davalos worked on its creation.
Although you can appreciate the beauty of the decanter in the photo of the most expensive cognac in the world, its price is determined not only by external but also by its internal content. Henri IV Dudognon is based on the highest quality cognac spirits, which have been aged for over a hundred years in barrels, which were dried outdoors 5 years before.
Surprisingly, cognac is not the most expensive alcoholic drink in the world, for example, the most expensive vodka costs $ 3,750,000, and wine and champagne are inferior to them in cost.
