To continue our range of Cognac educational articles we journey to a Cognac phenomenon that’s shrouded in mystery—namely, that of rancio.…
Armagnac is (probably) the oldest wine spirit in the world. The first written evidence of the drink was noted in 1310,…
Four successive master craftsmen, the blend of over one thousand different eaux-de-vie produced from the finest century-old Grande Champagne, and…
Our hugely popular Cognac Lovers Facebook Group has evolved into THE place for communication with our diverse global Cognac community.…
Before we start we need to make one thing crystal clear. While Armenian brandy is popular (and can be excellent)…
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…
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…
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…
With December well underway, we’re slap bang in the middle of the festive season. No doubt you, like us, are…
If we had to create an alias for Jacques Petit, the owner and master blender of André Petit Cognac, it would be…
