Smoked brisket or pulled pork highlights the bourbon's oak and caramel notes

This approach requires more barrels and more warehouse space

Aged hard cheeses like Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano balance the firm tannins

if the harvest does not meet quality standards in a given year

building into warming cinnamon spice and a subtle nuttiness reminiscent of walnut

De Luze XO Fine Champagne Cognac 750ML cognac Smoked brisket or pulled porkDe Luze XO Fine Champagne Cognac 750ML is a 40% ABV cognac composed of aged eaux de vie from the prestigious Grande and Petite Champagne crus. Produced at the Boinaud family estate the largest family run property in the Premier Cru Grande Champagne region this XO earned 94 points from critic Margaret Swaine on WineAlign, reflecting the depth and refinement that estate distilled cognac can achieve. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Grande Champagne &