Meukow XO also draws from four crus — including Fins Bois and Bons Bois — whereas Rémy Martin XO is exclusively a Fine Champagne blend of Grande and Petite Champagne

The eaux-de-vie are sourced from four crus: Borderies

Gin & Tonic: The assertive juniper stands up to strongly flavored tonics

The critical divergence comes after distillation: instead of entering oak barrels for aging

Produced in the Charentes region of France — a territory better known for Cognac — Nuage stands apart through its sextuple distillation and final charcoal filtration

Mathilde Cassis 750ML pickup-only Meukow XO also draws fromMathilde Cassis 750ML is a French black currant liqueur bottled at 16% ABV (32 proof) in a 750ml format, produced by Cognac Pierre Ferrand. A Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco Spirits Competition, this cassis distinguishes itself through its use of two specific Burgundy grown black currant varieties Noir de Bourgogne and Blackdown infused for an extended period to extract maximum fruit character. Quick Facts: ABV: 16% Origin: Burgundy Cognac,