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Everything about VS, VSOP, XO, Napoléon Cognac. Learn about the different quality grades and the blending
The official quality grades and storage specifications of Cognac. What is VS, VSOP and XO? And what is blending? VS Cognac: Very Special or ✯✯✯ (three stars) where the youngest brandy is aged at least two years in oak casks. VSOP Cognac: Very Special (less commonly, but officially according to the BNIC, ‘Superior’) Old Pale,…
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Martell launches experience boutique at Hong Kong airport
Terminal One. The cognac boutique is located at the arrival area of the Hong Kong International airport. Pernod Ricard launched its first Martell Experience Boutique partnering with Sky Connection. The unique element of the store is the Martell Discovery Table: It allows to see certain tasting aromas for every Martell cognac and eaux-de-vie blend. The…
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The little brother of Cognac: What is Pineau? How is it made?
Pineau des Charentes or just ‘Pineau’ is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very well known abroad, but in Charente it plays a rather important role. Pineau is fortified wine, vin de liqueur, blended of slightly fermented grape must and eaux-de-vie (Cognac). Pineau should be served chilled, at 8 to 10 °C, in…
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