Decoding Cognac Age Statement If you love drinking Cognac, you might have seen some strange abbreviations written on its label and wondered what do they mean. We are here to tell you just that: 1️⃣VS- This abbreviation stands for “Very Special” and implies that the youngest blend in the bottle has been aged for a minimum of two years in casks. 2️⃣VSOP- This stands for “Very Superior Old Pale” and means that the youngest brandy in the bottle has been aged for a minimum of four years, giving the b