What distinguishes the production process is a traditional 21-day marrying period during which the blended components rest together in oak casks before bottling — a step many producers have abandoned

Courvoisier is headquartered in Jarnac

the finish traces a dessert-like progression through raisin

giving the individual spirits years to meld and integrate during maturation rather than being combined only at the end

some aged well beyond the two-year legal minimum

Chivas Regal 18 Year 750ML cognac-vsop What distinguishes the production processChivas Regal 18 Year 750ML is a premium blended Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV, composed of over 20 single malts each aged a minimum of 18 years. This expression earned a Double Gold at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Trophy for Blended Scotch Whisky at the 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition, cementing its reputation as one of the most decorated blends in its class. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Speyside, Scotland 18