Our hugely popular Cognac Lovers Facebook Group has evolved into THE place for communication with our diverse global Cognac community. If youâre not yet a member then weâd hate for you to miss out, so head across to Cognac Lovers and get involved.
To whet your appetite weâve put together a few of the highlights weâve gleaned from our valued members. From fun polls to personal recommendations to winning free stuff, not a day goes by when weâre not delighted by nuggets of information, pictures, and innovative ways that this army of Cognac lovers gets immense pleasure from their favorite drink.
Need more convincing to join in? Then check out the following 5 insights that shine a light on the amazing (and growing) community who enjoy Cognac just as much as all of us at Cognac Expert doâŠ
Insight #1: We Really Are Global
Our group is truly worldwide. In addition to where we might expected Cognac aficionados to reside, such as France, USA, UK, Germany, and Australia, weâve got members in countries as far afield as Sierra Leone, Mongolia, Kenya, Lebanon, Russia, and Israel.
Hereâs a current list of the countries where our Cognac Lovers are located:
Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Malaysia, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
Insight #2: Who Are We?
One of the greatest aspects of Cognac appreciation is that there are no boundaries. Loved by all age ranges, our group comprises expert tasters, cocktail shakers, foodies, the young and young-at-heart, old-school sippers, the big-brand drinker, craft-curious, and more.
With the permission of some of our members weâve had a bit of fun determining a selection of the different types of Cognac Lovers that make up our diverse group.
The Foodie
Cognac and food are natural bedfellows, and many of you enjoy food pairing combinations that open up the world of aroma and taste with some wonderful complementary Cognacs.
From smoked salmon and Pierre Ferrand Cognac to Pork ribs, cassoulet, and a good Hennessy, our members are bursting with exciting ideal about your next Cognac-food pairing combination.
Check out this video posted by our very own Max as he enjoyed a lazy barbeque and generous shot of Hennessy XO.
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The Curious
Weâre not just a group for those with extensive knowledge of Cognacâwe welcome those with even the slightest interest. Eau-de-vie is, for many, a subject shrouded in mystery. Add in the fact that the majority of liquor stores only stock a handful of the most famous brands and the scene is sadly set to almost prevent people understanding the enormous delicious facets of the hundreds of smaller Cognac houses out there. Just another reason you need to join Cognac Lovers nowâŠ
One thing thatâs immediately obvious about our members is their inclusivity. No matter how much (or how little) you might know about the world of Cognac, even the smallest glimmer of interest will see you welcomed with open arms.
The Memer
Ah⊠Where would social media be without memes? Of course, our Cognac Lover group has its fair share, and theyâre always a great way to bring a smile to your day. Meme makers are often the first to identify a new trend and bring it to our attention.
The Paparazzo
Letâs face it, some people have a natural talent for taking photos that evoke great emotionâand weâre so lucky to have some great photographers gracing our pages.
This oh-so-simple yet powerful image of Hine VSOP Rare enjoyed on a summer picnic demands that you pack your cool box and head to the hillsâŠ
The Anticipator
Hands up⊠Who out there awaits every purchase of a new Cognac with barely concealed excitement? Well, youâre not alone. We and many (many!) of our members adore the anticipation of that first aromaâthat first sip. It makes our day when we see the same enthusiasm mirrored by others, and brought to the groupsâ attention with a pre-snifter photo and comment. Of course, we also await the verdict with anticipation, as does everyone else.
The Collector
Being somewhat of collectors ourselves, we love seeing evidence of other peopleâs collections. From old-school brand delights to additions to the latest collector series, we love seeing photos such as this rather attractive collection of the four iterations of the Hennessy Master Blender series.
The Tabacconista
For those who enjoy a cigar, pairing it with a great Cognac is truly a match made in heaven. Our group is a great place to discover potential matches, such as the happy harmony of multi-award winning Delamain Pale & Dry Cognac with a Hoyo de Monterrey â Serie La Hoyo.
The Pro
Some of our members certainly know their stuff. These aficionados enrich our group with their Cognac discoveries, tasting notes, opinions, and general eau-de-vie-related conversation.
The Agnostic
You donât need to be an out-and-out Cognac fan to be welcomeâthose who like to dabble also make up a large proportion of our members. Enjoy whisky but donât mind the odd tot of Cognac when the occasion presents itself? Youâll find many kindred spirits here.
A word of warning though. Itâs been known for even the most committed of Scotch drinkers to jump ship and come over to the âotherâ dark side (of spirits) as they get drawn into the wonderful world of CognacâŠ
The Experiencer
If you agree that the art of Cognac isnât just about the taste, but the whole experience, then youâre going to love seeing passion such as the guy who insists on the right glass for the occasion. We have to say, we agree with him (weâre partial to a tulip glass ourselves)
As you can see, weâre a weird and wonderful bunchâand weâd love you to join us. The only criteria you need to join is an interest in Cognac. Experienced or not, we canât wait to meet youâŠ
Insight #3: What Do We Learn from Each Other?
Cognac Lovers is (sorry for the overused superlative but in this case itâs true) an awesome place to learn about Cognac. For instance, check out this great post on the addition of sugar to Cognac. Not only do we get replies from other members, but Cognac houses also get involved. In this case, thanks to Prunier Cognac for their valued input.
Fascinating discussion themes pop up time and time again. To take part all you need do is be a member. Whether you actively interact or are more of a lurker, the benefits are just as greatâŠ
Insight #4: What are Our Favorite Cognacs?
Now youâre talkingâŠ! We love a favorite Cognac discussion, and when we put the question to our esteemed Cognac Lovers group we were rewarded with a wonderful top 5 list.
#1. Chateau de Montifaud Cognac
#2. JL Pasquet Cognac
#3. Delamain Cognac
#4. Grosperrin Cognac
#5. jean Fillioux
Donât worry if youâve not heard of some of them, as weâre all about promoting the smaller artisan producers, as well as bringing the famous brands to your attention. Head to each of our dedicated brand pages to continue what we promise is an enlightening and delightful voyage of discovery.
Insight #5: Cognac Lover Member RecommendationsâŠ
Of course, when you bring a group of enthusiasts together then you can bet your ass youâre going to get some great recommendations.
For instance, thereâs the Le Reviseur XO (recommended by Benny Kvarre), Bache Gabrielsen (George Silagadze), and the brand of Claude Chatelier (Elle Jackson). The latter prompted a fascinating thread when the question was posed by Eddie Jessup.
Another good recommendation post was started by Ole Patrick Blomberg, and it seems Hardy, Leyrat, and Le Reviseur all came up trumps for many of our group.
More great insights came from the the many suggestions in response to a post by Chris Moore, where he asked for opinions on the best budget Cognac. The recommendations were pretty impressive, with delights such as Courvoisierâs Extravagance being a popular choice. Others that hit the spot inlclude:
Navarre Vieille Reserve Grande Champagne Cognac
Vallein Tercinier Small Batch VT 46 Cognac
Braastad XO Fine Champagne Cognac
As an aside, youâll need to be a member of Cognac Lovers to read these posts. So if youâve not already done so, head over and send a request to join. Weâll get back to you as soon as possible so you can join the fun.
Other Reasons to Join Cognac Lovers
If weâve yet to convince you, hereâs a few more reasons to join our lively Cognac Lovers Facebook group.
#1. Lots of chances to win free stuff!
We have currently another raffle with 3 miniature bottles of Sophie & Max SĂ©lection N° 2 Cognac up for grabs. All you need do to have a chance of winning is get a Cognac-loving friend to join and tell them to like the post and tag you in the comments. If they tag you then youâll automatically be entered in the draw.
#2. Your opinion counts
We love to hear your opinions. We have many polls regarding all aspects of Cognac appreciation and weâre super-active online. Ask us questions, get to know usâthereâs a million and one reasons to get involved.
#3. Masses of inspiration
Seeing what others are drinking and their different ways of indulging their love of Cognac isnât just fun to know, it inspires you to experiment and expand your own repertoire.
#4. Be the first to know
Want to wow your friends and family with your inside knowledge? Perhaps itâs your dream to be one of the first to taste your favorite brandâs latest release? We update daily (and more often if we need to), so if you want to be in the know, then youâve got to be in the group!
Free, Fun, and Fabulous: Join Our Cognac Lovers Facebook Group Now
Weâre actually pretty humbled that the tiny blog we started back in 2010 has grown to the global community and major Cognac outlet that it is today. As ever, our aim has always been to raise awareness of the small artisan producers alongside bringing you the latest industry news on producers of all sizes.
Whether youâre an avid Hennessy aficionado or yearn to discover those unheard of traditional family houses, Cognac Expertâs vibrant Facebook group, Cognac Lovers, really is the place to be.
We canât wait to welcome youâŠ
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