which generally yields a smoother

Hennessy draws from a significantly larger reserve of eaux-de-vie — over 40 in the VS blend alone — which contributes to its fuller body and greater layering

giving the cognac unexpected dimension and preventing it from reading as simply sweet

Is Buchanan's 18 good for sipping neat

The result is that Dewar's 18 tends toward darker chocolate and toffee notes

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