Remy Martin VSOP v Courvoisier VSOP

A question about : Remy Martin VSOP v Courvoisier VSOP

Hello,
I normally buy Remy Martin VSOP for a gift.
I am thinking of buying the Courvoisier VSOP as a change but i don't know if it's better/nicer than Remy Martin.
Can anyone tell me which is the best please?

Thanks
tornado

Best answers:

• remy for me, much nicer
• As has been said, there is no 'better'. It's a matter of personal taste. I do drink cognac and of the two I prefer Courvoisier - though neither of these would be my personal choice.
  You simply cannot get a definitive answer to this question, I'm afraid.
• They are both respected brands so either would make a very nice gift. I'd go with whatever one you can pick up cheapest.
• Courvoisier is more 'flowery' in taste and smell, perhaps a bit more of an acquired taste, although it was the cognac of choice for Napoleon. Remy is a more main stream cognac. Being very subjectve I would say Courvoisier for women and more expert cognac drinkers, and Remy as the 'safe' option for beginners. To be honest both are good cognacs and anyone receiving either should be very grateful.
• Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated.
  I think i'll buy both then ask them which they prefer for next time.
  Thanks again
  tornado
• personally, I prefer Hennessy - but if I received either Remy or Courvoisier I'd appreciate the gift
• Both are perfectly acceptable in the VfM household
• My personal preference is Bisque De Bouche but as a gift I would be happy with a bottle of Soberano !
• i like Remy Martin VSOP but i also like Courvoisier VSOP
  but which one is best ?
  theres only one way to find out ?
• My other half would choose an ARMAGNAC over any of these.
  Of those mentioned the Courvoisier would be chosen ahead of the Remy Martin or the Hennessy ...
  ... but an ARMAGNAC always beats all of these Cognacs.
  We've bought a few brands over the years when we've been on a visit to France but a locally available favourite (ASDA) is
  Janneau Grand Armagnac
  It's in a half-litre bottle (50cl/500ml) and currently on of offer at Ј14.50 (ASDA is usually Ј16.50 and currently Ј15.99 at Morrisons)
  Another one that usually pops up at Aldi for the Xmas shop is
  DUCASTAING 1973 Almagnac
  which as you can see came in on Nov 23rd
  It's also 50cl and sells for Ј24.99
  However "EXPERTS" suggest DUCASTAING 1973 Almagnac equivalents cost Ј90 or more.
  Armagnac is produced in a different method to Cognac and some would say that it is "fuller bodied", softer, smoother and with more complex flavours