Cognac with its variety of shades, flavors 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, the true cognac essence is available only to the richest people. After all, only they can afford the most expensive cognac, the price of which has exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars.
10. Hennessy Ellipse - from 10 to 12 thousand dollars
Hennessy, one of the most famous and respected cognac producers, offers this product (an updated version of Hennessy Timeless) in an unusual bottle. It was designed by Thomas Bastide from Baccarat. Seven hemispheres, which are placed on the bottle, symbolize seven magnificent assemblages of cognac spirits.
The release of Hennessy Ellipse is limited to only 3000 pieces, so prices for this cognac are growing from year to year.
9. Camus Cuvee 5.150 - $ 13,500
The Cognac from the House of Camus was the fifth issue in the “Collection of Masterpieces”, created in honor of the 150th anniversary of the company. Only 1482 bottles of such a noble drink were made.
This specific cognac contains a blend of five different rare grape spirits from five regions of France. And this is indicated by the number 5 in the name of the drink. She is also a symbol of five generations that have changed in the Camus family, starting in 1863 (the time when the Camus company was founded).
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, plum, leather, oak, figs, honey and passion fruit.
But the first thing that catches your eye is the unique design of the bottle, which was modeled on a flask found in 1850 on the battlefield of the Catholics against the Huguenots at Jarnac.
In 2007, the designers of the Baccarat house combined the beauty of the past with the pure play of handmade crystal, in which Rémy Martin cognac was “packed”. Even without the expensive alcohol inside, this sleek decanter is a work of art.
7. Hardy Le Printemps Lalique Cristal Decanter - $ 16,134
Inspired by the work of the French jeweler Rene Lalique, the Le Printemps decanter mimics a beautiful perfume bottle.
Printemps is the first in a line of four crystal decanters, each released at two-year intervals. The vessels are named after one of 4 seasons:
- spring (printemps);
- summer (l'ete);
- autumn (l'automne);
- and winter (l'hiver).
The cognac is a blend of Grande Champagne batches made around the end of World War II. It is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the House of Hardy (founded in 1863).
6.Remy Martin's Louis XIII Grande Champagne Très Vieille Age Inconnu - $ 44,630
Rémy Martin received another place in the top 10 most expensive cognac in the world. Indeed, in 2013, a decanter with this cognac was sold in Hong Kong for almost 45 thousand dollars.
The deal was sponsored by the DFS Group (the luxury travel retailer) and was the world's first by-invitation alcohol trade show.
Curiously, the first Louis XIII decanter was registered under the Tres Vielle Grand Champagne - Âge Inconnu brand.This happened in 1874 at the court of Angoulême.
5.1762 Gautier Cognac - $ 59,500
This 1762 cognac 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, produced 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 located on the 5 o'clock dial.
4. Cognac Brugerolle 1795 - $ 149,943
This bottle is believed to have accompanied Napoleon himself on various campaigns. And subsequently she was requisitioned by the officers of the French revolutionary army.
Cognac Brugerolle 1795 is the last of its kind worldwide. It was put up for sale by the Dutch collector Van der Bunt and sold at auction in the United States in 2012.
3. Croizet Cognac Leonie 1858 - $ 156,760
The exact same bottle of cognac is said to have been taken out of France during World War II and opened by President Eisenhower.
But the untouched bottle was sold at auction in September 2011. Well, few people in the world can boast that they drank the same cognac 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 cognac spirit, which is 45 to 100 years old.
Only 100 bottles were produced, each of which is handmade, and is distinguished by exceptional beauty and grace of execution. And this is not surprising, considering that Beauté du Siécle translates as “Beauty of the century”.
1. Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne - $ 2 million
Yes, your eyes are not lying - the price of the most expensive cognac in the world really is $ 2 million. This is the price paid for it in 2009 by a buyer at an auction in Dubai
This divine nectar is made by direct descendants of the French king Henry IV. It comes in a crystal bottle, plated with 24K gold (about 4kg) and platinum, and set with 6,500 certified diamonds. The famous French jeweler Jose Davalos worked on its creation.
Although you can appreciate all the beauty of the decanter in the photo of the most expensive cognac in the world, its price is determined not only by the external, but also by the internal content. Henri IV Dudognon is based on the highest quality cognac spirits that have been aged for a century in barrels that have been dried in the open air for 5 years.
Surprisingly, cognac is not the most expensive alcoholic drink in the world, for example, the most expensive vodka costs 3,750,000 dollars, and are inferior to them in cost wine and champagne.