A de Fussigny XO 50ML Cigar Tube

A de Fussigny XO 50ML Cigar Tube is a Fine Champagne Cognac bottled at 40% ABV in a distinctive 50ml cigar-shaped tube. This Double Gold winner at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition blends eaux-de-vie aged between 10 and 25 years, drawing from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus for layered complexity that earned 95 points from Tastings.com.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Cognac, France  |  XO (Minimum 10-Year Age)  |  Distillery: A de Fussigny (Est. 1814)

Production & Heritage

A de Fussigny traces its origins to 1814, with cellars situated along the banks of the Charente River in the heart of Cognac. The river's proximity creates a particularly humid aging environment in the estate's 200-year-old cellars, influencing the maturation profile and contributing to the house's signature smoothness. This XO carries the Fine Champagne appellation, meaning at least 50% of its blend comes from Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, with the balance sourced from Petite Champagne — the two most prized growing regions in Cognac. The cigar tube format packages this same award-winning blend into a portable 50ml serving, making it an accessible introduction to a critically acclaimed expression.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with subtle floral and fruity notes before revealing dominant layers of candied citrus and black cherry. Deeper exploration uncovers candied orange, pear, and plum alongside toffee, caramel, and licorice, with background suggestions of black tea, tobacco, and cigar box that grow more pronounced as the cognac breathes.

Taste: On entry, rich black cherry jam and marmalade coat the palate with a concentrated fruit sweetness. The mid-palate transitions into smooth vanilla and toffee, while subtle oak, toasted almonds, black pepper, and baking spices emerge toward the peak, adding structure and warmth to the fruit-forward core.

Finish: The finish stretches long and measured, carrying spiced vanilla, toffee, and soft leather well past the last sip. A gentle oak dryness anchors the close without bitterness, leaving a warm, lingering impression.

How to Drink Fussigny XO

A cognac of this age and complexity is best appreciated neat in a tulip glass at room temperature, allowing body heat from your hand to gradually open the aromatics. A few drops of water can soften the toffee and oak notes and amplify the fruit. For cocktail applications, the 50ml format is ideal for a single mixed drink: try a Sidecar, where the black cherry and citrus notes complement Cointreau and lemon juice; a Vieux Carré, where the toffee and spice harmonize with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth; or a Sazerac variation substituting cognac for whiskey, letting the vanilla and leather play against Peychaud's bitters.

Best For

• Sampling a premium XO cognac before committing to a full bottle
• Gifting a cigar enthusiast — the tube format and tobacco-laced tasting profile align naturally
• Travel-friendly sipping on flights or weekend trips
• Building a cognac tasting flight alongside VS and VSOP expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fussigny XO taste like? Fussigny XO leads with concentrated black cherry jam and marmalade, transitioning into vanilla, toffee, toasted almonds, and black pepper, with a long finish of spiced vanilla and leather.

How does Fussigny XO compare to Rémy Martin XO? Both carry the Fine Champagne appellation, guaranteeing a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, but Fussigny XO is produced by a smaller, independent house with riverside cellars dating to 1814, giving it a more boutique character compared to Rémy Martin's widely distributed profile.

Is Fussigny XO good for sipping neat? Absolutely — the 10-to-25-year-old eaux-de-vie in this blend deliver the depth and smoothness that reward slow, contemplative neat sipping, and the 50ml format provides a single generous pour.

Where is Fussigny XO made? A de Fussigny is located in the Cognac region of southwestern France, with its cellars sitting directly on the banks of the Charente River, where the humid microclimate shapes the aging process.

What foods pair well with Fussigny XO? Dark chocolate truffles mirror the toffee and vanilla sweetness. Aged Comté cheese complements the oak and nutty almond notes. Roasted duck with cherry glaze echoes the dominant black cherry character. Crème brûlée aligns with the caramelized sugar and vanilla on the palate. A mild cigar — the packaging's namesake — pairs naturally with the tobacco and leather finish.

What sizes does Fussigny XO come in? This particular expression is packaged in a 50ml cigar tube format, while the same XO blend is also available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Fussigny XO worth the price? The 50ml cigar tube positions as a premium single-serve cognac that delivers genuine XO quality — eaux-de-vie aged up to 25 years and Double Gold medal credentials — at a fraction of the investment required for a full bottle, making it strong value for sampling or gifting.

Why Fussigny XO?

A de Fussigny XO earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 95 points from Tastings.com — results that place it among the most decorated Fine Champagne cognacs at its level. The blend's age range of 10 to 25 years delivers a maturity that many competing XO expressions, which sit closer to the minimum age requirement, cannot match. The 200-year-old riverside cellars provide a humid aging environment that reduces harsh tannin extraction and yields a noticeably smooth, fruit-forward spirit. In the cigar tube format, this is one of the rare opportunities to experience a critically acclaimed XO cognac in a purpose-built single serving.