1. What does VSOP mean? Very superior old pale Very special old pale Very special old product Very superior old product Click for an explanation in a new tab. 2. Is cognac and brandy one and the same? No Yes Click to see an explanation in a new tab. 3. What is cognac made of? rye grapes berries apples grains Click to see an explanation in a new tab 4. Which cognac would be the oldest? Napoleon VS XO VSOP Click for an explanation in a new tab. 5. What does XO mean? Hors d’Age Extra young Exceptional Extra old Click to see an explanation in a new tab 6. What is the difference between Premier Cru and Grande Champagne’? It is the same. Both are qualities but Grande Champagne is a better quality than Premier Cru Grande Champagne is an area and Premier Cru is a quality. Click to see an explanation in a new tab 7. When or how does cognac get its amber colour? During distillation During the fermentation of the grapes During aging, from the wooden cask Click to see an explanation in a new tab Loading …