VSOP means ‘Very Superior Old Pale.’ What this translates to is that the oldest cognac in the blend must be aged at least 4 years. VSOP cognac drinks are a massive step up from VO and VS varieties, though we will clarify this later.
Apart from in the case of VO, when blending two cognacs together the age is always determined by the youngest cognac used. This means that most cognac brands are keen to make their VSOP incredible products, as they take so long to produce. This does normally make a higher price point in most cases.