Bou XO Cognac Gift Set
Bou XO Cognac Gift Set pairs a 750mL bottle of extra-old French cognac — bottled at 40% ABV — with two gold leaf-trimmed cognac snifters, ready for after-dinner sipping straight out of the presentation box. As an XO, it is built from well-aged eaux-de-vie matured at least 10 years in French oak, delivering a fruity, mellow profile of sweet pastry, cinnamon, and dried fruits with a long, smooth finish. Available to order online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Grade: XO (Extra Old) — eaux-de-vie aged a minimum of 10 years in French oak casks
- Origin: Cognac, France — distilled and aged within the legally defined Cognac AOC region
- Presentation: gift set includes two gold leaf-trimmed French cognac snifters
An XO That Arrives Ready to Gift
Bou XO is positioned as the gift-ready end of the cognac shelf: the presentation ships as a gift pack with two gold-trimmed snifters, so the bottle goes from box to table with no extra shopping. Inside, it's a proper XO-grade cognac from the Cognac AOC — floral and sweet on the nose with vanilla, almonds, violets, and hazelnuts, evolving into a fruit-filled palate of sweet pastry, cinnamon, and dried fruits with a satisfying long finish. Ten-plus years of French oak maturation give it the complexity to stand up to neat sipping, while the presentation makes it an easy holiday or celebratory pick. See more from Bou Cognac, browse the full cognac collection, or shop the store's gift sets.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral and sweet — vanilla, almonds, violets, and hazelnuts. Palate: fruity and mellow, rich yet round — sweet pastry, cinnamon, old port, and dried fruits. Finish: long, smooth, and satisfyingly warm.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat into one of the included snifters at room temperature — the bowl shape concentrates the floral and nutty aromas. A small splash of water opens up further complexity. Pair with dark chocolate truffles, aged Comte or Gruyere, or dried figs and dates alongside a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XO mean on a cognac?XO stands for Extra Old. Since 2018, the designation legally requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least 10 years in oak.
What comes in the Bou XO Cognac Gift Set?A 750mL bottle of Bou XO Cognac (40% ABV) presented with two gold leaf-trimmed French cognac snifters — ready to give as-is.
Is Bou XO good for sipping neat?Yes — ten-plus years of French oak maturation produce enough complexity and smoothness for neat sipping; a small splash of water can further open the floral and nutty aromas.
What foods pair well with Bou XO?Dark chocolate truffles, aged cheeses like Comte or Gruyere, creme brulee, dried figs or dates, and roasted walnuts — all echo the vanilla, dried-fruit, and nut notes in the cognac.
Ready-to-gift and ready to pour — order the Bou XO Cognac Gift Set online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.