Hecsau Cognac Cafe Liqueur

Product of: France

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Inspired by a cognac and coffee drink known as brûlot, apparently created by Count Antoine de Valeyrac, known as Hecsau. He fought on the American side during the War of Independence and changed his name to Hecsau to survive the French revolution before going on to serve in the Napoleonic Army.

After numerous injuries, Hecsau resumed the family wine business, exporting cognac to England.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/05/2014

Appearance:

Clear, deep tawny brown, almost black.

Aroma:

Pungent, heavily roasted espresso coffee and cacao with faint roasted nuts.

Taste:

Dark roasted coffee and cacao with light peppery spice and faint notes of cognac. Coffee overly dominates the cognac.

Aftertaste:

Long, dry and bitter with strong espresso coffee and dark chocolate.