while Cuervo Gold is a mixto with added sweetness from cane sugar and caramel coloring

where all cognac must legally be distilled and aged

moves through seven distinct distillations to strip impurities while preserving a faint grain character

With 98 points from Derek Smedley MW and a Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection designation

Paul Masson VS 750ML flash-sale while Cuervo Gold is aPaul Masson VS Brandy 750ml is a California grape brandy bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) and aged a minimum of three years in oak barrels. That extra year beyond the standard two year VS requirement contributes noticeable depth, and the expression earned 89 points from Wine Enthusiast under its Grande Amber designation. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Origin: California, USA VS (Minimum 3 Years Oak Aged) Distillery: Paul Masson Bottled by Sazerac