19th century

Tennants Auctioneers to Sell Fifteen 19th Century Bottles of Cognac

As part of the North Yorkshire based auction house Tennants Auctioneers next Fine Wine sale on the 26th November, tomorrw, they are offering a rare collection of fifteen bottles of 19th century cognac, all from the cellar of a local collector. Included in the sale is an 1808 bottle of Denis Mounie together with a…

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DE LUZE Traces its Iconic Bottle Shape back to 1848 Thanks to Cognac-Expert.com

A few months ago a reader submited a bottle picture to the YOUR BOTTLE? section: A very old DE LUZE millésime vintage bottle, asking for information about the brand and the bottle. DE LUZE International Director, Bob Eastham immediately contacted the subscriber and came to an agreement to get the bottle back to the brand’s…

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Hennessy Paradis Imperial: Hennessy’s Latest Offering

A beautiful crystal decanter gives the wow factor to Hennessy’s latest cognac. Hennessy Paradis Imperial Cognac – a blend of both 19th and 20th century eaux-de-vie is the creation of master blender, Yann Fillioux.  He credits his inspiration for Paradis Imperial to a unique order made back in the year 1818 by the Russian Empress, Maria…

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Back To The 19th Century For Cognac Ferrand

Cognac Ferrand is due to launch a new blend at the TFWA Exhibition in Cannes, France, this September.  Called the 1840 Original Formula, Ferrand is describing the new product as ‘a revival of the classic three star cognac.’ Developed through extensive research of three star cognacs since the early 1800’s, this new blend is the…

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Singapore Event Masters Of Spirits: Offering Three Different Louis XIII Bottles

If you have reason to be in Changai Airport, Singapore, on the 12th of March then be sure to check out the ‘Masters of Spirits’ event being hosted by the DFS Group. As part of this, Remy Cointreau Global Travel Retail is offering three rare cognacs for sale.  This is a unique chance to purchase…

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McTears auction: Rare Janneau brandy from Antarctica fetches £1880

You remember the story about the brandy and whiskey found in Antarctica? A lovely story. A box of spirits has been lying in the ice for more than a 100 years.  The brandy and whisky was left in the ice by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team – when the box was opened 11 bottles…

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Recent Comments

Laura at 2012-01-10 10:44:27 in:

You travel to Charente? Places where you can enjoy your Cognac

„I work at the University of Utah for a travel and learn program called Go Learn. I found your blog while reading the blog “A drop of Cognac.” I am organizing a culinary trip to France for September 2012 and wanting to...“

Roger at 2011-09-10 00:20:17 in:

Hennessy Paradis Imperial: Hennessy’s Latest Offering

„I've also heard the cognac in Paradis vs Imperial Paradis is exactly the same, ie the value your paying for is the decanter and presentation. Can anyone speak to that?“

Roger at 2011-09-10 00:16:31 in:

Hennessy Paradis Imperial: Hennessy’s Latest Offering

„Do you have a link for purchasing? Either in US or EU zone?“

nathalie raissac at 2010-06-03 05:47:28 in:

A selection of 14 books about Cognac

„Actually, COGNAC, LA SAGA D'UN ESPRIT is by an american author Kyle Jarrard (and not by croit vif which is the publishing company).“

nathalie raissac at 2010-06-03 05:45:09 in:

A selection of 14 books about Cognac

„Hi There is also this book in french that i just finished and found very interesting and that you could add to your list : Cognac, la saga d'un esprit by croit vif !“

Capucine at 2010-03-28 00:13:56 in:

You travel to Charente? Places where you can enjoy your Cognac

„I think the Château De L’Yeuse is lesss interesting than described here. It is true, the cognac bar is impressive and yes, it will be a highlight for every eau de vie lover but come on: it's a pink, 19th century house....“