For the purists, in order to fully appreciate the delight that is Cognac there’s really only two types of glasses…
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A Cognac can be identified by its label. You will find several different expressions and terms on an “etiquette”. Terms…
Many who enjoy Cognac also love Whisky – or Whiskey – (the difference being that the extra ‘e’ in the…
Sometimes, some people get it wrong. And in the world of Cognac where it’s sometimes hard to understand the somewhat…
If you need some more structure for your Cognac tasting session, you might want to consider using a tasting sheet.…
Of course, every Cognac is made from wine. The grapes used in the Charente are 3 different varieties: Those grape…
Maturing is very important for a good Cognac, the slow ageing in oak casks. The used wood for those barrels…
Pineau des Charentes or simply ‘Pineau’, is a French aperitif. The drink is actually not very well known abroad, but in…
The history of Cognac actually starts in the third century. The region and the beverage Cognac has a long history…
Cognacs are created by blending different spirits (eaux-de-vie). The eau-de-vie is made through a special distillation process where the grapes…
Basically, this is how it goes: Farmers grow and produce wine, distill the eau-de-vie (spirit) and make their own Cognac.…
The magic cognac pot still! How does it work? Distillation takes place in traditionally shaped copper stills, also known as…
When it comes to drinking Cognac, one of the most important questions to understand is – how to taste Cognac?…