Cognac? Or Armagnac?

A little tasting session for a Thursday evening......learning about the differences between Cognac and Armagnac, and how to tell what's good and what's not (there's only one way).

Clearly the most rounded and nicest Armagnac was also the one with the heftiest price tag, but I felt we needed a nice chunk of venison or steak served to help us make up our minds about some of the others. Began to feel a bit sick half way through, drinking sips of 40% spirits in quick succession with no crackers or anything (plenty of water though) was quite a struggle!

Didn't walk away having bought any but am tempted.....