Tycoon VS Cognac by E-40
Tycoon VS Cognac by E-40 is the Bay Area rap legend's luxury cognac: a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL VS cognac produced in Cognac, France, with blends hand-selected by Earl Stevens himself for his Earl Stevens Selections portfolio. It shows peach, apricot, and vine flowers on the nose with a soft mingling of vanilla, building to a long, concentrated finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof — standard VS bottling; confirm on label)
- Size: 750mL
- Grade: VS (Very Special) cognac
- Origin: Cognac, France — blends hand-selected by Earl "E-40" Stevens
- Profile: peach, apricot, vine flowers, vanilla, long concentrated finish
From Vallejo to Cognac
E-40 built Earl Stevens Selections from Bay Area hustle — starting with wine in 2013 and expanding into a full spirits portfolio spanning tequila, bourbon, and cognac. For Tycoon, he went straight to the source: real French cognac, blended to his taste. The result sits comfortably alongside the big houses at a friendlier price, carrying the cognac essentials — stone fruit, florals, vanilla oak — with E-40's personal stamp on every bottle.
Tasting Notes
Hints of peach, apricot, and vine flowers on the nose, with a soft mingling of vanilla. The palate is smooth and nuanced — butterscotch and citrus notes over gentle oak — leading to a long, concentrated finish that invites another sip.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a tulip glass or over one large cube; the VS profile also mixes beautifully into a Sidecar or a cognac Old Fashioned. Pair with dark chocolate, candied nuts, or a fine cigar. A strong pick for hip-hop fans and cognac drinkers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Tycoon Cognac?
Rapper and entrepreneur E-40 (Earl Stevens), under his Earl Stevens Selections label; the cognac itself is produced in Cognac, France.
What does VS mean?
Very Special — the youngest eaux-de-vie in the blend are aged at least two years in oak.
What does it taste like?
Peach, apricot, and vine flowers with vanilla and a long, concentrated finish.
Is there a VSOP too?
Yes — the Tycoon lineup includes both a VS and a VSOP expression.
Shop more Earl Stevens selections and our cognac shelf. Bay Area hustle, French heritage — order Tycoon VS Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
