-15%Pour this and the whole room softens. Golden amber in the glass, a nose full of flowers and ripe fruit, then a sip that's round, gentle and just sweet enough to make you slow down. It's a cognac that doesn't lecture you. Crack it open after nyama choma, sip it slow on the balcony, or shake it into something cheeky for the crew. Want it tonight? We're a few taps away, any hour.
First hit is floral, think vine flower, jasmine and a whisper of iris, like someone left fresh blooms on the table. Behind that comes soft yellow fruit, vanilla and a touch of honey. On the tongue it's light, round and smooth, properly easy on the way down, drying off nicely at the end with a gentle nudge of oak. Camus skim only the most fragrant cuts of the spirit, so it leans fruity and perfumed rather than heavy or oaky. Fragrant, not fierce.
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This is real-deal French cognac from Maison Camus, a house that's been family-run since 1863, which makes it a bit of a unicorn, most big cognac names long ago sold out to giant groups. Five generations on, the Camus family still runs the show from the town of Cognac. Their thing is the Borderies, the smallest and rarest of cognac's growing areas, prized for the floral, almost violet-like character it gives the spirit. That's exactly what you taste here.
Good to know
- What is the price of Camus VS Elegance 1L?
Camus VS Elegance 1L is KSh 7,399 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Camus VS Élégance 1L taste like?
Floral and fruity. You get vine flower, jasmine and soft yellow fruit on the nose, then vanilla, honey and a light touch of oak on the palate. It's smooth, round and gently sweet, light-bodied rather than heavy.
- What is the ABV of Camus VS Élégance?
40% ABV, which is the standard strength for cognac.
- How do I serve it?
Lovely neat in a tulip glass at room temperature, where the floral notes really come through. It's also great over a couple of ice cubes on a hot night, or mixed into a Sidecar or topped with ginger ale.
- What food pairs with Camus VS Élégance?
Dark chocolate, aged cheese, salted nuts and creamy desserts all work a treat. It also stands up nicely to grilled nyama choma.
- Where is Camus VS Élégance from?
France, made by Maison Camus in the town of Cognac. They've been family-owned and independent since 1863, which is rare for a cognac house this size.
- What's the difference between VS and VSOP?
VS (Very Special) is the younger, brighter, more floral expression, aged a minimum of two years. VSOP is aged longer for a rounder, deeper flavour. This is the VS, so think fresh, fragrant and easygoing.
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Camus VS Elegance 1L price in Kenya
Buy Camus VS Elegance 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 6,879, 1000 ml at KSh 7,399 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 6,879
- 1000 mlKSh 7,399