Delamain

Delamain is a cognac house based in the Charente region of France. Founded in the early 18th century, the producer has maintained a focus on premium cognac production, distinguishing itself through a particular approach to aging and blending that emphasizes lighter, more delicate expressions rather than heavily oxidized spirits.

The house is known for its "Pale and Dry" house style, a characteristic that sets Delamain apart from many of its peers. This approach prioritizes freshness and the subtle flavors of the underlying eaux-de-vie over the darker color and pronounced oakiness associated with longer aging. Their cognacs are typically aged in a combination of new and old casks, with careful attention to preserving the aromatic complexity of the spirit. This results in products that tend toward elegance and complexity rather than richness and body.

Delamain's current range includes XO expressions, which by Cognac regulations must be aged for a minimum of six and a half years. The Pale and Dry XO represents the house's signature style: a spirit that balances maturity and depth with a lighter, more transparent character that allows the quality of the underlying distillate to remain evident.