Shustov Bell XO Cognac 1.75L
Shustov Bell XO Cognac 1.75L is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 1.75L XO — the designation for cognacs whose youngest eau-de-vie has aged a minimum of ten years — from Shustov, the Ukrainian distiller crafting fine brandies near Odessa since 1863. In 1900, Shustov was granted the right to label its spirits "cognac" after a brandy entered in a Paris competition took the Grand Prix — a heritage you taste in every pour: deep amber, velvety, with honey, aged oak, and creamy caramel. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 1.75L
- Grade: XO — youngest eau-de-vie aged minimum 10 years
- Origin: Shustov distillery, near Odessa, Ukraine (est. 1863)
- Heritage: right to label "cognac" granted 1900 after Paris Grand Prix win
A Century of Cognac Rights, From Odessa
Few brandy houses carry a story like Shustov's: founded in 1863, awarded the Grand Prix in Paris in 1900, and granted the rare right to call its Ukrainian brandies "cognac" — a privilege it has defended for over 125 years. The Bell XO is the house's flagship expression, aged in fine oak barrels until deep amber and honeyed. Browse the Shustov range and our cognac collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dried fruits, rich vanilla, and warming spice. Palate: velvety — luscious honey, aged oak, and creamy caramel over a mellow fruit core. Finish: long, smooth, and sophisticated.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a snifter at room temperature — or as the foundation of an elegant Sidecar, where the 1.75L format goes a long way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shustov a real cognac?
Shustov was granted the right to label its spirits "cognac" in 1900 after winning the Grand Prix in Paris — though produced in Ukraine, the house carries the historic cognac designation.
What does XO mean?
Extra Old: the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has been aged a minimum of ten years in oak.
What size is the bottle?
1.75 liters — a full handle of XO, 40% ABV.
Where is Shustov made?
Near Odessa, Ukraine, from Ukraine-grown grapes, distilled since 1863.
A 1.75L of history in every pour — order Shustov Bell XO Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.