The start of a journey—any journey—is always exciting. And for those who’re taking their first tentative steps along the road…
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Wow! Now that’s one provocative question. Ask any connoisseur and we guarantee the answer will differ according to their personal…
The intricacies of Cognac knows no bounds. Some of the wonderful nuances that make up our favorite drink are so…
When it comes to brown liquor drinks, the market has never looked so buoyant. Sales of Whisky, Rum and Cognac…
There’s probably never been another drink in the history of the world that creates as much confusion as Cognac. One…
One thing that surprises many people, is that the raw component of Cognac, the distilled eau-de-vie, is actually a clear,…
It’s not often that groundbreaking news hits the world of Cognac. XO But today we can reveal that it’s been…
If you know your Cognac, then you’ll already know the answer to this question. But despite massive leaps forward in…
The Cognac region consists of six vineyard growth areas, called ‘Crus’, or ‘terroir’. The grapes used for Cognac brandy must…
What is the role of the Cellar Master? Whether head of the largest of houses or the smallest craft producer,…
It almost goes without saying that if you love Cognac then you’ll probably be pretty keen on other alcoholic beverages…
Hot on the heels of some of our other educational articles, such as those that demystify terms like ‘Extra’ and…
“Champagne.” Why is this term plastered all over labels and descriptions of Cognac? Is the drink made from Champagne? Do…
The ‘nose’ of a Cognac is an integral part of what makes the enjoyment of the drink. But unless you’re…
We often get asked about Extra Cognac. So let’s have a look at what an Extra Cognac is exactly. First things…
