We can always rely on Hennessy to release something special. And on the eve of their 200th anniversary they present us with a brand new take on a centuries old product. Purchase or sign up for alerts for The Hennessy VSOP Privilege Limited Edition by Carnovsky - affectionately know R as 'Layered Harmonies'. This special edition has been created by Milan based artistic duo, Carnovsky, who've take multiple visions of Hennessy's VSOP Privilege to create a single, unique, Limited Edition...
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Martell’s New Blue Swift Cognac VSOP aged in Bourbon Casks is an Eau-de-vie de Vin (Video)

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+++ Exclusive! We're probably the first to cover this, worldwide. +++ Go to the product page on Cognac-Expert and sign up for our availability alert, here: Martell Blue Swift. By Max As we reported some time ago, Martell has been working on "Blue Swift" - and here it is! The somewhat long, full name of the product is: Martell Blue Swift Cognac VSOP Finished In Bourbon Casks Eau de Vie de Vin Wow. I think that's a pretty smart product move and it will help...
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01 Sep

Our Visit to Camus Cognac Or How to Blend Your Own Cognac

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By Max It was in May of this year when I had the chance of visiting the house of Camus Cognac, along with a group of my friends. We arrived at the location - Rue Margerite in Cognac, and were feeling pretty honored to be able to take advantage of this special tour, the Camus Master Class. We were met by Sylvie Perret who was very charming - Sylvie started the tour in the courtyard of a wonderful old Charantais building. And within this courtyard...
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30 Aug

Summer Sangria with Awarded Cognacs (Great for Cocktails but can also be Enjoyed Neat)

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What's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer afternoon or evening? There are, of course, many answers to this - each depending on personal preference. But we have to say, a great sangria cocktail certainly takes some beating. And it might surprise you to know that using a good quality VSOP cognac as the alcohol in a summer sangria really does give it that extra special something. Sangria is undoubtedly one of the most classic cocktails. It brings...
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02 Dec

Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal launches in Europe

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Check out what Cognac-Expert's Michelle reviewed for you: Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal! Since 1724 and for five generations the House of Rémy Martin have created Fine Champagne cognacs that have been driven by the quest to capture the Heart of Cognac. Due to its success in the United States, Rémy Martin lovers will be very pleased to hear that 1738 Accord Royal has now reached Europe, where of course it was created in the first place. Cellar master Georges...
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09 Apr

Everything about VS, VSOP, XO, Napoléon Cognac. Learn about the different quality rating and the blending

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What is Cognac?

When you start discovering Cognac, one of the first things you notice is that each bottle has a different rating - and the most common of these are VS, VSOP and XO Cognac. But what does this actually mean? And what about blending - how does that work? Okay, so let's start at the beginning, and discover exactly what these (sometimes confusing) terms actually mean: VS Cognac: This stands for 'Very Special' or alternatively, ✯✯✯ (three stars) means exactly the same. Cognacs of this quality...
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