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Things are looking up for Cognac Otard

Poor Cognac Otard – it’s had a pretty tough time of it over the years.  Suffering from various mergers and acquisitions, it was eventually almost swallowed up by the giant Bacardi when the group took over Martini. It seemed doomed to remain a small enterprise, until Bacardi bought Grey Goose Vodka in 2007.  Now Jean-Michel…

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25 Killer Cognacs: Most Exclusive Cognac Auction in The World “La Part des Anges 2011″

Here comes the list with all 25 (unique) cognacs that will be part (and sold) at the famous Cognac auction at the Monnet cellars in Cognac, La Part des Anges 2011. The event is hosted by the BNIC, the cognac organization. The 2011 edition is saddened by the recent death of Bernard Guionnet, President of…

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Reader has a Lithographic Stone for Cognac Otard Dupuy Label

Great! We just received a picture of this nice lithographic stone from a reader. It was used for printing labels of Cognac Otard Dupuy, so it must be quite old. The stone must have been used either back in Charente, or in New York for labeling for Schenley Import Corporation. 16X13 cm The stone is…

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Discover Remy Martin and Visit Other Cognac Houses

Summer is a time when many of the cognac houses welcome a large amount of visitors, and 2011 is proving to be no exception. Remy Martin Merpins establishment is now open all year round and is now offering a premium tour that concludes with the chance to taste three different cognacs, along with some nibbles,…

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Chateau de Cognac Premises Undergo a Facelift

The castle of cognac Otard has undergone four months of restoration work and refurbishment.  The building is a part of French history, boasting the place where Louise de Savoie and Charles d’Angoulême first met, giving rise to the future king of France – François Ier. The oldest part of the castle is the former dining…

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Romantic Gift: Otard XO Cognac Was Lying in a Pub

A dear reader of Cognac Expert has this bottle, read the story further below. (If you also have bottle pictures you would like to submit, send us photos and information: Use this form – but please be aware: if you don’t follow the steps precisely, we will not publish your bottle.) This bottle was lying in…

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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...“

steven at 2011-12-21 17:38:35 in:

Reader has a Lithographic Stone for Cognac Otard Dupuy Label

„Did the old stone ever sell? Do you know how old the stone is?“

ronjodu at 2011-12-18 23:19:15 in:

Romantic Gift: Otard XO Cognac Was Lying in a Pub

„I also have a bottle in the original gift box with the red cardboard. I received it as a gift in the early 1980's. I've always been tempted to open it and try it out but I'm really not a drinker and probably wouldn't enjoy it...“

john pruitt at 2011-10-22 20:18:13 in:

Cellar treasure: Very old Otard Dupuy & Co Cognac

„Found a full unopened bottel of Otard cognac,not sure of date can't find it on it.how do I know what it is worth?i would like to hold on to it if value is large enough I will store it in safety box or safe.“

Darrell at 2011-09-28 03:25:21 in:

25 Killer Cognacs: Most Exclusive Cognac Auction in The World “La Part des Anges 2011″

„I have a bottle of leyrat brut absolu, selection Robert haas...can u give me some information about this bottle of cognac.“

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