History of Cognac The Dutch, Wine and Salt in the Charente Before Cognac Prior to becoming a world famous producer of the finest brandies, Cognac a town in Charente, a department in what is now known ...

Is there a difference between crystal and glass decanters? Crystal, Lead-free Crystal, and Glass Decanters – What is the difference? Decanters and stemware can be made from glass, lead crystal, and ...

Baron Otard offers a highly rated tour of its facilities at the historic Chateau de Cognac near the Charente River in Cognac, France. Baron Otard was founded in 1795 by the Scottish nobleman Baron ...

Martell is a cognac house founded in 1715 by Jean Martell. Martell is located in Cognac, France on the Charente River. Martell’s eaux-de-vie are aged in french oak from trees of the Tronçais style, ...

XO cognac, or extra old cognac, is a designation that refers to the age and quality of a particular cognac. In order to be labeled as an XO cognac, the youngest eau-de-vie (the clear, colorless fruit ...

Ari Kolas, co-owner of Apollo Wine & Spirits, writes in the Post Bulletin something we agree with: "Cognac is the perfect winter drink. We all have the images of an aristocratic gentleman like Winston ...

The Charentaise method, also known as double distillation, is the traditional process used to distill Cognac and other brandies in the Cognac region of France. This method is named after the region’s ...

Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac is produced on the Ferrand estate located in the heart of the Grande Champagne growing cru, the most sought after appellation in Cognac. Pierre Ferrand’s 27 hectares are ...

Meukow 90 & Meukow VS Most cognacs have 40% alcohol content (80 proof). In recent years, some cognac houses have been experimenting with producing cognacs with higher alcohol contents. Louis Royer ...

The House of Rémy Martin Rémy Martin is a producer of champagne cognacs including Grande Champagne, Fine Champagne and Petit Champagne cognacs. Rémy Martin is the second largest Cognac House, behind ...

Welcome to a delightful exploration of Pineau des Charentes, a unique and often overlooked gem of the French wine and spirits world. Often referred to as a "brandy that's almost Cognac," Pineau is a ...

Visiting at least one Cognac House is a must when visiting the cognac region. By visiting a cognac house at their headquarters you will learn about their origins, history and the methods of producing ...