A nice and informative review Sophie and Max. I like your site Cognac-expert. This drum is a favorite of mine. It is one of the best VSOP on the market. Totally overlooked in the US. Hine was Sir Winston Churchill's favorite cognac. The executor of Churchill's estate found large quantities of Hine in Chartwell's sellar and many recepts from Hine among the great man's papers. Love Hine packaging. The crystal decanter is a work of art.