Le Portier Shay VSOP Shannon Sharpe Cognac

Le Portier Shay VSOP Shannon Sharpe Cognac: Shannon Sharpe's 40% ABV VSOP Blend of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois

Le Portier Shay VSOP Shannon Sharpe Cognac is a 40% ABV, 750ml VSOP created by Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. The brand was conceived as a tribute to his grandmother Mary Porter and as a celebration of legacy, achievement and the people who shape a life.

Shay is distilled in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, aged in French oak and blended from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois eaux-de-vie. The official profile brings together caramelized spiced apple, chocolate, butterscotch, dried fruit and a sweet campfire-like smokiness.

The cognac's polished bottle and black-obsidian-inspired closure make presentation part of the experience, but the liquid is versatile enough for neat service, a Cognac Old Fashioned or a refined Sidecar.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramelized spiced apple, dried fruit and cocoa, with butterscotch, French oak and a soft smoky note.

Palate: Silky and warming, with baked apple, chocolate, butterscotch, dried fruit and measured spice.

Finish: Long and sweetly smoky, carrying caramel, cocoa, oak and a gentle campfire-s'mores impression.

Food Pairings

• Duck with apple glaze: rich poultry and spiced apple mirror the cognac's leading aroma
• Aged Comté: nutty saltiness balances butterscotch and fruit
• Dark chocolate: cocoa reinforces the official chocolate note
• Apple tarte Tatin: caramelized fruit echoes the cognac without overwhelming it

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat in a tulip glass, over one large cube or in a Cognac Old Fashioned with restrained sugar. A classic Sidecar also works, using fresh lemon and a dry orange liqueur to preserve the fruit and oak.

Keep upright, sealed and away from direct sunlight or heat. Preserve the presentation box and closure if the bottle is intended for gifting or collecting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who created Le Portier Shay?
The cognac was conceived by Shannon Sharpe in honor of his grandmother, Mary Porter.

What is the alcohol content?
The official 750ml bottle is 40% ABV, or 80 proof.

What does VSOP mean?
VSOP indicates that the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has met the Cognac category's minimum aging requirement.

Which Cognac regions are used?
The producer identifies Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Fins Bois.

What does it taste like?
Expect spiced apple, chocolate, butterscotch, dried fruit, spice and sweet smoke.

How should it be served?
Neat, over a large cube or in a spirit-forward Cognac cocktail.

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Discover more from Le Portier, or browse the Brandy collection at Quality Liquor Store.

Sources of Information

• Le Portier — Official Shay VSOP profile
• Le Portier — Craft and bottle design
• Virginia ABC — Le Portier Shay VSOP listing

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