A vintage 1980s presentation of Prince Hubert de Polignac X.O. Cognac in its signature hexagonal decanter bottle. Bottled at a higher vintage strength of 43% ABV, this rare release includes historic import details and an iconic gold-embossed label design. Detailed DescriptionAn exceptional vintage bottle of X.O. (Extra Old) Cognac from the noble house Prince Hubert de Polignac (est. 1947), dating from the 1980s era. This bottling is presented in the producer’s classic 1980s faceted, hexagonal decanter. Significantly, this vintage expression is bottled at 43% ABV (86 Proof) rather than the modern standard 40%, providing a richer texture, heightened aromatic concentration, and greater structure on the palate. Crafted from long-aged eaux-de-vie sourced from the premier growth areas of the Cognac region—predominantly Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne—and double-distilled in traditional copper alembic stills, this X.O. has spent several decades aging in oak barrels and maturing undisturbed in the bottle. In the glass, it displays a deep, radiant mahogany-amber color. The nose opens with intense, mature aromas of dried fruits (figs and apricots), toasted hazelnut, orange marmalade, leather, polished cedarwood, and gentle rancio. On the palate, the higher alcohol strength enhances its velvety weight, offering layers of dark chocolate, sweet baking spices, and warm oak, concluding with a long, elegant, and persistent finish.