My new bottle Hine Antique Vieille Fine Champagne crystal bottle. Kept in really good condition. The Napoleon grade has a similar package like this. I am curious to which one is better.

Also something interesting with my bottle. The neck band says it 70 proof, but right below it says 40% abv.

As you probably know, 70 proof is equal to 40%Vol. So this neckband is probably used for more than one market.
The Antique should be far more better than the Napoleon.
Let us know, please.

Thanks Ton. That was great to know that it’s the better of the two. I will definitely post feedback when I do open the bottle. Cheers.

deze week ontvangen een Painturaud Generations meer dan 60 jaar oud .

There’s a sale

You bought it on a sale or you are selling?

Ton schreef: za 11 apr 2026, 13:26 You bought it on a sale or you are selling?

I bought them on sale. Great price at K&L. Only $283.99 USD each.

Francois Peyrot Lot 61 Heritage, 43.8% abv.

This is a 63 year old cognac. It’s supposed to be unfiltered, and not chilled, cask strength.

Surprised that Peyrot doesn’t seem to be in the business of maximizing profits. For what they’re offering here, they could charge four times the amount if they want to.

I’ve had the old Heritage bottles purported to be 45-50 years old, and it was already amazing. Hope this bottle is consistent with their usual pedigree.

Courvoisier Imperial XO
Junior Bottle 200ml

Big and small.