One of the four leading cognac houses in the world is Courvoisier. According to legend, the Emperor Napoleon chose Courvoisier as his favorite cognac, so it is also known as the "Napoleon Cognac". The company has been in existence since 1828. The storage in French oak barrels gives the cognac its fruity notes. He gets his complexity through the maturation in traditional cognac barrels. By marrying in old wooden barrels, the Courvoisier gets its final touch. Tasting notes:Color: amber. Nose: vanilla, roasted nuts, dried fruit. Taste: Complex, floral notes, vanilla, roasted nuts. Finish: Long lasting, floral.