Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask Year of the Rabbit Is Here Just in Time for Lunar New Year
Maison Ferrand’s limited edition cognac was created to celebrate the 2023 Chinese New Year.
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Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cognac Is a Time Machine
The French distiller’s newest release hearkens back to the days before phylloxera changed the category for good.
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Nyak VS Cognac Review
Nyak VS Cognac has been double-distilled in copper pot stills by a sixth-generation distilling family.
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Cognac vs. Armagnac Cheat Sheet
Learn the differences between these two French brandies.
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Flaviar’s “Frérot: the Chosen One” Is a Crowdsourced Cognac Tasting Box
Three cognac samples enter. Only one remains.
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An Evening With Hennessy Paradis Impérial
Hennessy Paradis Impérial was created by Hennessy Master Blender Yann Fillioux in 2011. The brandies that make it into the final blend are sourced from one of the oldest libraries of eaux de vie in the world. And only 10…
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L’Essence de Courvoisier Cognac Review
When discussing a bottle of booze like Courvoisier’s L’Essence, one must, almost out of necessity, begin with matters like its scarcity and its cost. So let’s just get that out of the way: the legendary cognac house releases only about…
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Louis XIII Cognac Review
Louis XIII Cognac is the flagship product from the House of Rémy Martin. It is an ultra-premium cognac, and has been a symbol of wealth and luxury for many generations. The cognac comes housed in unique, handmade crystal decanters—individually…
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Martell VS Single Distillery Cognac Review
The House of Martell, that three-hundred-year-old veteran of the cognac industry, has a new offering drawn from a single distillation source: the aptly named Martell VS Single Distillery. This new cognac pours a rich, reddish-brown in the glass and has…
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Introducing Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac
Good news for cognac drinkers, and especially for fans of all things Maison Ferrand. The company has just released Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac. This expression is a permanent addition to the portfolio–which also includes one of our go-tos,…
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Martell Blue Swift Review
Martell was the first French cognac house to ship its product to America, way back in 1783. Now, 233 years later, they’re doing us another solid by finishing their 100% VSOP French cognac in American bourbon barrels to make a…
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Introducing Hennessy 250 Collector Blend
Drinkers of fine cognac will want to take note: Hennessy has just released a limited edition expression called Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. This special bottling commemorates the brand’s 250th anniversary, and in keeping with the anniversary theme, Hennessy only produced…
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Camus Borderies XO Cognac Review
Let’s get one thing straight — this cognac isn’t Ludacris’ swill (no offense, Luda. Loved you in Hustle and Flow). But see, next year the Camus family will mark their 150th year of producing cognacs. They’ve been doing it for…
Read MoreIntroducing C By Courvoisier
In Cognac news, Courvoisier recently announced the addition of C by Courvoisier to its portfolio. C by Courvoisier is produced in small batches and double aged, which – says the company – imparts an intense flavor profile that showcases a…
Read MoreCamus Cognac XO Review
Camus is a prolific maker of Cognacs, registering as the fifth largest Cognac house in the world. But until recently, Camus Cognacs weren’t available to the U.S. market, and it’s still a mostly unknown brand inside the states. Camus produces…
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Pierre Ferrand Introduces 1840 Original Formula Cognac
Pierre Ferrand today introduced its new Cognac, titled 1840 Original Formula. In name and style, the spirit harkens back to the 19th century, when Cognac was a popular component in cocktails. Rather than rare, old Cognacs meant for sipping, Cognac…
Read MoreIntroducing Louis XIII Le Jeroboam Cognac
Last week we promised some Louis XIII news, and here it is. Remy Martin has just launched Le Jeroboam, a new expression of its Louis XIII cognac. It’s contained in an impressive crystal decanter, as seen above, which holds a…
Read MoreCognac News: Louis XIII by Remy Martin
Remy Martin dates back to 1724, but its most iconic spirit, Louis XIII, didn’t hit the market until 150 years later. Louis XIII is a blend of 1,200 eaux de vie, some up to 100 years old, from the Grande…
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Giorgio G XO Cognac Review
Giorgio G Cognac comes from Giorgio Gucci, the fashion icon. I know nothing about fashion, but I do appreciate a nice Cognac, which now makes Gucci relevant to me. The XO is a 35 year old blend of more than…
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Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac Review
In 1738, King Louis XV issued the Accord Royal, which decreed that only Rémy Martin could plant new vines on his land. Rémy Martin’s 1738 Accord Royal cognac was created to commemorate the year and the honor. Rémy Martin 1738 Accord…
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