Top 12 Bottles of VS Cognac to Try

VS Cognac is characterized by its fresh, lively nature, and people tend to use this young yet strong cognac for mixed drinks, cocktails, and even cooking. Martell VS Cognac's fruity aroma and taste make it perfect for all three use cases, especially if you like plum, lemon, and aromatic apricot notes.

Courvoisier's VS is one-of-a-kind and pleases almost all drinkers with its dynamic combination of aromas and tastes. This award-winner starts with notes of apple, grapefruit, and pear flavor, moves to floral notes in the middle, and ends with a complex oaky finish.

Another award-winning Cognac is Camus VS Elegance. This bright, sunset-colored brandy has floral notes of iris and hawthorn, making it a lovely pour for springtime. However, it combines vanilla and hazelnut tasting notes, which also make it suitable for fall and wintertime sipping.

Hennessy is well-known for its agreeable liqueur and brandy, so it's no surprise that its VS is exceptional and highly popular among Cognac drinkers. It has fruity notes but is on the toastier side for a more complex taste. It also includes almond and brown sugar, making it suitable for post-dinner drinks.

This slightly yeasty cognac is perfect for mixed drinks. The Gran Gala VS Cognac balances sweet and citrusy notes, like caramel-apple, pumpkin, and apricot, making it a great way to liven up your champagne cocktails.

The Branson Cognac VS Phantom is a great choice for those who love the distinct taste of vanilla, as that shines in this great brandy. Mixing it with ginger ale can create a delicious, sweet drink perfect for any time of the year.

François Voyer VS allows the slightly sour and punchy taste of apricots and peaches to take the lead while balancing it with a floral finish. Sunny spring days are the perfect time to sip on this cognac or mix it with a fruity cocktail.

If you're looking for a light-bodied cognac with a fresh feel, the Château de Montifaud VS might soon become your favorite. Summer floral notes like elderflower and apple blossom are inviting to the nose, while sweeter pear and apple notes take over the palate.

Many cognacs have aromatic floral notes, but you'll get whiffs of dried berries from the Frapin VS. The combination of berry, oak, and a little honey makes this cognac dynamic and rich all the way around.

The Rémy Martin VS is enjoyable for almost any Cognac lover because it has a highly agreeable, well-balanced scent and taste. You'll get hints of fruitiness and sweetness, with just a touch of vanilla for added warmth. You can drink this simple yet tasty cognac on ice, but it's the perfect mixer for cocktails when you don't want to change the taste too much.

Vine flowers steal the show when it comes to aromatic notes in the Tycoon Cognac VS, with apricot and peach playing supporting roles. It's a very sip-worthy drink, perhaps more than any other VS cognac on this list, because of its velvety texture and sweet yet subtly sour finish.

Seignette VS is a French cognac that's highly complex, perfect for drinkers who want to go through a journey with each sip. It's not the smoothest, but it's nice to sip over ice or mix in a simple cocktail. The vanilla and oak notes mix well with ginger ale.