XO

WARNING!  Drink Don't Drive!  (But you can eat XO durian.  Don't worry, you should be able to pass the Breathalyzer test.  I haven't been caught yet, so I can't do a 100% commitment).

This durian has a cult of lovers, those bitter durian lovers.

Visual

So far, I have seen many that has 6 sides.  The looks are not outstanding (not like D24 or MSW, where you can tell it apart from others quite easily).  It does have a nice look (shape and color).  There is a slight sign of the brown split lines but not always consistent.

Typically
An average fruit will weigh around 1.5kg upwards.

Texture, Taste, Aroma (Flesh)

Flesh is soft and watery.  Don't mistaken that as lousy.  In fact, good XO will be soft and seemingly watery, as if it is way over ripe.  However, such are the signs of bitterness.

XO durian, has no alcohol, so it is legal to eat and drive.  It just has this slight burning sensation up the nose, that XO alcohol gives.  
-  Photo 3 (the poor exposure one).  That piece has creamy slightly yellow flesh, and from my failing memory, the taste is not bad.
-  Photo 4.  The color looks quite pretty, but since it is pale, that particular durian was quite bland.
Try to see if you can get the smell.  If it doesn't smell, it will be bland and tasteless.  

It is usually bitter, with very little character.  Just, bitter.  If you are searching for a good durian, this is not the one.  If you are stanch about wanting bitter durian, this is it.  Pinnacle!

I have to add that extra photos (3 & 4).

Choosing

Do Not Shake!  Since the flesh is already so soft and watery, any shake will cause the flesh to 'smash' against the shell.  Most likely, it is already almost sticking to the shell, so don't smash it up like dropping a piece of beancurd.

Hint

Bitter and tasty (mild taste) ones should look creamy.

Personally

I love durians bitter.  But I don't like it tasteless or flat.  I'm a spoiled brat.

If you are lucky to get a decent XO, it'll score 6.5/10.  But it is really personal.

1.  XO (Whole Fruit) 

2.  XO (Inside)

3.  XO (Inside) - Pardon the poor exposure

4.  XO (Inside)

WARNING!  Drink Don't Drive!  (But you can eat XO durian.  Don't worry, you should be able to pass the Breathalyzer test.  I haven't been caught yet, so I can't do a 100% commitment).

This durian has a cult of lovers, those bitter durian lovers.

Visual

So far, I have seen many that has 6 sides.  The looks are not outstanding (not like D24 or MSW, where you can tell it apart from others quite easily).  It does have a nice look (shape and color).  There is a slight sign of the brown split lines but not always consistent.

Typically
An average fruit will weigh around 1.5kg upwards.

Texture, Taste, Aroma (Flesh)

Flesh is soft and watery.  Don't mistaken that as lousy.  In fact, good XO will be soft and seemingly watery, as if it is way over ripe.  However, such are the signs of bitterness.

XO durian, has no alcohol, so it is legal to eat and drive.  It just has this slight burning sensation up the nose, that XO alcohol gives.  
-  Photo 3 (the poor exposure one).  That piece has creamy slightly yellow flesh, and from my failing memory, the taste is not bad.
-  Photo 4.  The color looks quite pretty, but since it is pale, that particular durian was quite bland.
Try to see if you can get the smell.  If it doesn't smell, it will be bland and tasteless.  

It is usually bitter, with very little character.  Just, bitter.  If you are searching for a good durian, this is not the one.  If you are stanch about wanting bitter durian, this is it.  Pinnacle!

I have to add that extra photos (3 & 4).

Choosing

Do Not Shake!  Since the flesh is already so soft and watery, any shake will cause the flesh to 'smash' against the shell.  Most likely, it is already almost sticking to the shell, so don't smash it up like dropping a piece of beancurd.

Hint

Bitter and tasty (mild taste) ones should look creamy.

Personally

I love durians bitter.  But I don't like it tasteless.  I'm a spoiled brat.

If you are lucky to get a decent XO, it'll score 6.5/10.  But it is really personal.