CO-LAR-001 Larsen Invincible Viking ship shape full box

🥃 Larsen Invincible – Viking Ship (Full Box)

📖 Overview
The Larsen Invincible Viking Ship is one of the most iconic and collectible Cognac decanters produced by Larsen Cognac. Shaped like a Viking longship, it combines traditional French Cognac with a dramatic sculptural design. Examples that remain sealed and complete with the original box are especially sought after.

📌 Key Details

• Brand: Larsen Cognac (France)

• Edition: Invincible / Viking Ship

• Type: Cognac in sculptural decanter

• Bottle Size: ~70 cl

• ABV: ~40%

• Status: Rare and highly collectible, particularly with full original packaging

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• Distinctive Viking ship–shaped bottle, often with sail, wave, and flag details

• Produced in different materials depending on the version (glass, frosted glass, porcelain, painted finishes)

• Original box/case greatly increases collector value

• Designed primarily as a display centerpiece

🏷️ Collectibility & Rarity

• Very strong collector demand, even internationally

• Full box + intact seal = major value premium

• Multiple variants exist; earlier and more detailed versions are generally the most desirable

• Appeals to:

  • Vintage Cognac collectors

  • Decorative bottle and decanter collectors

  • Mid-century and nautical-themed collectors

👃 Style & Character (Expected)

• Typically a Fine Champagne–style Cognac

• Expected notes include honeyed fruit, vanilla, light oak, and gentle spice

• Smooth, rounded palate with a polished finish

• In practice, most examples are preserved unopened due to collectible value

⭐ Why It’s Appealing

• One of the most recognizable Cognac bottle designs ever made

• Excellent visual impact for display

• Strong resale and collector interest when complete

• Best appreciated as a collectible and decorative Cognac, rather than for drinking