Meukow XO Ice Panther

Meukow XO Ice Panther is an XO Cognac from the House of Meukow, presented in a white edition of the brand's bottle with its raised panther emblem. The house was founded in 1862 by two Silesian brothers, Auguste-Christophe and Gustav Meukow, and is today owned by the independent family company CDG Group. The blend draws mainly on eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus. In the glass it shows a deep mahogany colour with amber highlights, and it is bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is a full-bodied, velvety Cognac with the dried fruit, spice and rancio character expected of an XO.

Tasting Notes: Candied orange, dried fig, warm spice, cocoa and toasted oak.

Nose: Candied orange, dried fruit, walnut and jasmine, followed by vanilla, leather, cocoa and toasted oak.

Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with dried fig, prune, warm spices and cinnamon balanced by rancio and oak.

Finish: Long, smooth and warming, with dark chocolate, spice and aged wood.

Serve: Neat in a tulip or snifter glass at room temperature.