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Frequently Asked Questions — VS & VSOP Cognac Singapore

What is the difference between VS and VSOP cognac?

VS and VSOP are quality grades defined by the age of the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend. VS, or Very Special, must be aged a minimum of two years in French oak; VSOP, or Very Superior Old Pale, must be aged a minimum of four years. In practice most houses use eaux-de-vie far older than the legal minimum, so the difference shows in the glass: VS tends to be brighter, fruitier and more cocktail-friendly, while VSOP is rounder, with more oak, vanilla and dried-fruit depth for sipping. Both sit below Napoléon and XO in the cognac hierarchy. At The Liquid Collection, the VS and VSOP tier runs from Davidoff VS at $77 SGD up through the great-house VSOPs, making it the most versatile and best-value part of the cognac range.

What does VSOP mean?

VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, a cognac grade in which the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has been aged at least four years in French oak. The term dates from the 19th-century English cognac trade, and the word Pale once distinguished naturally light cognacs from artificially darkened ones. Today VSOP is the workhorse grade of the major houses — old enough to show genuine oak character, vanilla and rounded fruit, yet still vibrant enough to mix. The Liquid Collection stocks VSOP from all four great houses — Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin and Courvoisier — plus Davidoff and Louis Royer, with prices starting at $83 SGD.

How many VS and VSOP cognacs does The Liquid Collection stock?

The Liquid Collection stocks 17 active VS and VSOP cognacs, priced from $77 to $307.50 SGD. The everyday core sits between $77 and $138 SGD and includes Davidoff VS at $77 SGD, Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne at $83 SGD, Martell VSOP at $88 SGD, Hennessy VSOP Privilège at $89.99 SGD and Courvoisier VSOP at $90 SGD. The selection covers all four great houses plus Davidoff and Louis Royer, in both 70cl and litre formats, with a rotating set of limited and Lunar New Year editions such as the Hennessy VSOP Year of the Horse 2026. Every bottle qualifies for free islandwide delivery in Singapore.

Which is better, VS or VSOP cognac?

Neither is strictly better — they suit different purposes. VS, aged at least two years, is fresher and more fruit-forward, which makes it an excellent and economical base for cocktails like the Sidecar, Brandy Alexander or a cognac highball, where bolder mixers would mask older spirit. VSOP, aged at least four years, carries more oak, vanilla and dried-fruit complexity, so it rewards sipping neat or over a single ice cube, and still holds up in a stirred Sazerac. If you mostly mix, start with a VS or an affordable VSOP; if you want something to sip, choose a VSOP. The Liquid Collection carries both tiers so you can match the cognac to the occasion, from Davidoff VS at $77 SGD upward.

Can you use VSOP cognac in cocktails?

Yes — VSOP cognac is excellent in cocktails and is the classic base for many of them. The Sidecar, the Sazerac, the French 75 and the Brandy Alexander were all built on cognac of roughly this grade, and a good VSOP adds oak and dried-fruit depth that a VS cannot. For everyday mixing, an affordable VSOP such as Martell VSOP at $88 SGD or Hennessy VSOP Privilège at $89.99 SGD gives the best balance of quality and value. Save older Napoléon and XO bottles for sipping. The Liquid Collection stocks a full spread of VSOP from the great houses, all suitable for the bar cart, with free islandwide delivery in Singapore.

What is the best VSOP cognac for a beginner?

A good first VSOP is one from a great house at an accessible price, such as Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne at $83 SGD or Martell VSOP at $88 SGD. Rémy's Fine Champagne style is smooth and floral and is one of the most approachable introductions to cognac; Martell tends to be lighter and cleaner, while Hennessy VSOP Privilège at $89.99 SGD is fuller and spicier. Courvoisier VSOP at $90 SGD sits between them with a fruit-forward profile. Any of these is an ideal starting bottle for sipping neat, over ice, or in a simple cocktail. The Liquid Collection can recommend a style to suit your palate over WhatsApp at +65 9680 5856.

What is Fine Champagne cognac?

Fine Champagne is a cognac made from a blend of two crus — Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne — with at least half coming from Grande Champagne, the most prized growing area in the Cognac region. It has nothing to do with the sparkling wine: champagne here refers to the chalky, open countryside of the Charente. The designation signals a cognac built from the region's finest terroirs. Rémy Martin is the best-known house to use it, including Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne, stocked at The Liquid Collection for $83 SGD. The chalk soils give these cognacs a characteristic floral, elegant profile that many drinkers find especially refined.

Is cognac the same as brandy?

All cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is cognac. Brandy is any spirit distilled from fermented fruit, usually grapes; cognac is a strictly protected type of grape brandy that may only be made in the Cognac region around the Charente in south-west France. To carry the name it must be made mainly from Ugni Blanc grapes, double-distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in French oak, with grades such as VS and VSOP defined by minimum ageing. Other famous grape brandies include Armagnac, also French, and Spanish Brandy de Jerez. The Liquid Collection stocks cognac alongside a wider Brandy range so you can explore both within the same family of spirits.

How much do VS and VSOP cognacs cost in Singapore?

At The Liquid Collection, VS and VSOP cognacs range from $77 to $307.50 SGD, with the everyday core falling between $77 and $138 SGD. The entry point is Davidoff VS at $77 SGD, followed by Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne at $83 SGD, Martell VSOP at $88 SGD, Hennessy VSOP Privilège at $89.99 SGD, Courvoisier VSOP at $90 SGD and Davidoff VSOP at $94 SGD. Premium VSOP blends such as Martell Noblige run to $108 SGD and Louis Royer VSOP to $128 SGD, while limited Lunar New Year and collaboration editions reach up to $188 SGD. All prices are in Singapore dollars for 70cl bottles unless a litre format is noted. Free islandwide delivery applies with no minimum order.

What is the difference between Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin and Courvoisier VSOP?

The four great houses each have a distinct VSOP house style. Hennessy VSOP Privilège, at $89.99 SGD, is full-bodied, spicy and oak-driven, the most assertive of the four. Martell VSOP, at $88 SGD, is lighter and cleaner, built largely from the Borderies and Fins Bois crus with a smooth, fruit-led profile. Rémy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne, at $83 SGD, is floral and elegant thanks to its Grande and Petite Champagne blend. Courvoisier VSOP, at $90 SGD, sits in between, with a rounded, fruit-forward character. Trying all four side by side is the clearest way to find your preference. The Liquid Collection stocks every one, so you can build a tasting flight and have it delivered free across Singapore.

Does The Liquid Collection deliver VS and VSOP cognac across Singapore?

Yes — The Liquid Collection delivers all VS and VSOP cognacs free islandwide across Singapore, with no minimum order and a standard delivery window of 3 working days. Orders can be placed online at any time, and the team can be reached on WhatsApp at +65 9680 5856 for stock checks, gifting, corporate orders or help choosing between houses. The collection point and office is at 2 Sims Close, #02-10, Singapore 387298. Whether you are buying a single bottle of Martell VSOP for the bar cart or a limited Lunar New Year edition as a gift, the same free delivery terms apply.