Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40

Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40

VSOP Cognac | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | 750mL | Cognac, France | Minimum 4 Years in Oak | Created by Earl “E-40” Stevens

Process & Profile

Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 is an authentic French Cognac owned and produced by multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur Earl “E-40” Stevens. Produced in the protected Cognac region of France, this VSOP expression delivers a richer and more mature profile than the Tycoon VS, combining confit peach and ripe plum with toasted oak, vanilla, almond, baked pear, and warming baking spices.

The VSOP designation means the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has matured for at least four years in oak. Extended maturation gives Tycoon VSOP a rounded mouthfeel and deeper flavors of toasted gingerbread, molasses, caramelized brown sugar, and vanilla oak, followed by a long, warm finish. Its balance of ripe fruit, sweetness, and oak makes it equally suitable for sipping or mixing into spirit-forward Cognac cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Confit peach, ripe plum, almond, baked pear, and soft vanilla.

• Palate: Toasted gingerbread, molasses, caramelized brown sugar, vanilla oak, and mature stone fruit with a rounded mouthfeel.

• Finish: Long, warm, and gently sweet with lingering toasted oak and baking spice.

What Makes It Special

• Authentic VSOP Cognac produced in the designated Cognac region of France.

• Owned and produced by recording artist and entrepreneur Earl “E-40” Stevens.

• The youngest eau-de-vie in a VSOP Cognac must mature for at least four years in oak.

• Richer and more oak-forward than the youthful Tycoon VS expression.

• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL format.

• Awarded 93 points by Wine Enthusiast.

• Combines confit peach, plum, vanilla oak, gingerbread, molasses, caramelized brown sugar, and baking spice.

How to Enjoy

Serve Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 neat in a tulip-shaped glass to experience its layers of stone fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, molasses, and baking spice. Allowing the Cognac to rest briefly after pouring can help open its baked pear and almond aromas.

It can also be enjoyed over a large ice cube or used in spirit-forward cocktails such as a Sidecar, French Connection, Cognac Old Fashioned, or Sazerac variation. Its richer oak character and rounded sweetness also make it a fitting after-dinner pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40?
   Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 is a French VSOP Cognac owned and produced by recording artist and entrepreneur Earl “E-40” Stevens. It is bottled at 40% ABV, or 80 proof.

2. Where is Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 produced?
   Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 is produced in the protected Cognac region of France.

3. What does VSOP mean for Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40?
   VSOP stands for “Very Superior Old Pale.” The designation means the youngest eau-de-vie in the Cognac blend has matured for at least four years in oak.

4. What does Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 taste like?
   Tycoon VSOP features confit peach, plum, almond, baked pear, toasted gingerbread, molasses, caramelized brown sugar, vanilla oak, and warming baking spice.

5. How should Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 be served?
   Tycoon VSOP can be enjoyed neat, over a large ice cube, or in classic Cognac cocktails such as a Sidecar, French Connection, Cognac Old Fashioned, or Sazerac variation.

6. Where can I buy Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40?
   You can purchase Tycoon VSOP Luxury Cognac by E-40 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Cognac and premium spirits.