Before we start we need to make one thing crystal clear. While Armenian brandy is popular (and can be excellent)…
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July 01 2020 is International Fruit Day, so what better time to discuss Cognacs that boast the fruitiest of aromas…
The romance of the open ocean is without question. So with the Day of the Seafarer upon us (24 June…
If there’s one thing guaranteed to get our juices flowing it got to be a Cognac with a fascinating back…
Star Wars fans around the world are celebrating their special day, with #maythefourthbewithyou trending and the annual related spike in…
International Jazz Day is nearly upon us (30 April 2020) and our love of the genre is only matched by…
Books and Cognac: the perfect bed-fellows, wouldn’t you agree? So, with World Book Day 2020 upon us, the Cognac Expert…
Lockdown—Poullignac style. Enforced working from our home in the Charente countryside gave us the perfect excuse to carry out a…
We often talk about the importance of terroir (AKA growth region or cru) when it comes to the taste and…
It’s official! Hennessy is now the official spirit of the NBA, with the announcement of a multi-year deal that also includes…
The selection of a good Cognac is, of course, a serious subject. However, that doesn’t mean that our beloved drink doesn’t…
Cognac has historically been loved by nobles around the world. From King Louis XIV granting aristocracy status to the family…
All image credits courtesy of Hennessy Not simply a new year, but a new cycle in the Chinese calendar. So,…
It’s that time again… When we usher out the old and welcome the new. But we can’t let 2019 leave…
[Updated 08 June 2020] It seems there’s nothing the dominant supermarket and grocery chains consider off limits when it comes…