19th century
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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Picasso? No way! An exhibition about the art of cocktails
If you are into cocktails, you better pay attention to this one: From July 2nd on until August 30th 2010 there will be an exhibition and a major hommage to the art of cocktails in the Musée du cognac. Two centuries full of cocktail experiences are presented in the museum of Cognac, from tools, rare…
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As long as it stays in the Cognac family: Heriard-Dubreuil soon to control the Remy Cointreau corporation?
The family of Heriard Dubreuil could soon control a majority stake in the company of Remy-Cointreau, that owns the cognac house of Rémy Martin. Remy-Cointreau became really big when Cointreau and Remy Martin merged in the 90s. Remy Cointreau reported a turnover of 800 million € and a net profit of 86 million € –…
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Alain Braastad delivers a masterpiece: Letters of a Cognac merchant from the 18th century
Alain Braastad did a great work: A transcription of letters of a Cognac négociant (merchant), Henry Brunet, living in the middle of the 18th century. The book consists of a selection of reproduced letters the merchant sent, which gives great insights into time and culture. It’s 574 pages and was given by Jules Pelisson, a…
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You travel to Charente? Places where you can enjoy your Cognac
You are planning to go to the region of Cognac? Here are some places to go. Places to enjoy Cognac. Okay, of course you should visit some of the big Cognac houses, some of the middle sized as well. Here is a selection of restaurants, hotels and one great shop. First of all, I think…
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