The nose shows perfumes of "rancio", indicative feature of a long ageing eau-de-vie. Old leather, vanilla as well as lighter notes of blossom ( lime) , vine flower and spices. This XO Cognac offers a remarkable length on the palate, with some honey hints. It is a very smooth and elegant Cognac.Nose: A strong and long aroma full of ""rancio"" appears first. Then, spicy hints of cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, wood, wooden cigar boxes.