The Best Of Cognac.com In 2009

It seems like it was just a couple days ago that we launched cognac.com and it’s almost a year. Although we started in December of 2008, we didn’t really take things to the next level until January of this year. And here we are, one year later. In one year we have grown far more than we expected. Between our Twitter profile, Facebook fanpage and the blog itself, we are undoubtedly the no.1 site when it comes to cognac information and in some cases alcohol in general. All this wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Today’s post is all about looking back into past. We have compiled some of our best posts, articles that got the most mentions and the ones that gave us the coveted no.1 ranking on google for many keywords. Once again we want to thank you for all your help and support. We will have some very exciting announcement in 2010. Until then, here are some of the best articles from 2009 that were featured on cognac.com. Enjoy!

The Cognac Timeline

The cognac timeline is an image that helps you understand how cognac originated and ended up being one of the finest drinks in the world. If you are a cognac lover like us you can even use it as a wall paper.

Beginner’s Guide To Cognac

This article is for anyone who has just started drinking cognac or is thinking about it. Cognac isn’t a drink that you can enjoy without following a proper procedure. Although many people frown on all the work that it takes before the first sip, that is exactly the reason many of us love it as much as we do. Read this simple guide to learn step by step on how to properly enjoy cognac.

What To Serve Your Drinks In

No matter what you are drinking, if you use a proper glass to serve it, the taste gets even better. One thing that needs to be noted is that although the article discusses the fact that cognac is ideal in a snifter, many cognac experts have come to conclusion that a tulip shaped glass is a much better option.

There Is a Cognac For Everyone (Cognac Prices)

There is a big misconception among people that cognac is only for the rich and famous. This is far from true. Although cognac prices tend to fall into high range, there are many fine cognac that is affordable and taste just as good. This article might help you find just that, a cognac that is affordable without having to compromise on quality.

40 Facts Related To Alcohol

We started covering alcohol in general on cognac.com after a while. This was one of the first one which discusses different facts related to alcohol, from alcohol industry to laws and much more.

15 Reasons Why Drinking Age Should Be 18

We have always been a firm believer in the fact that the drinking age should be 18 and not 21. This is one of the most popular article on cognac.com. If you think the drinking age should be 21 and not 18, we are sorry but we will have to disagree on that one thing.

2670 Drunk Driving Deaths So Far In 2009

This article was written in March and back then the number of drunk driving deaths in 2009 had reached 2,670 in just a little over 70 days into the new year. We have been helping create awareness and help people understand why drunk driving is dangerous. This article was the first one we did and happens to be another one of the most popular articles on this site.

35 Interesting and Fun Alcohol Facts

Of course alcohol is fun. But alcohol isn’t fun just to drink. If you take a look at these facts we are sure you will find quite a few that will make you chuckle, and some that will downright surprise you.

10 Creative Alcohol Advertisements

We are a bunch of cognac loving guys who love alcohol advertisements. However, we are not into one of those modern ads. We love creativity and old school ads and this post shows our taste when it comes to creative advertisements.

The Six Most Expensive Alcohol That Ever Existed

Does it surprise you when a bottle of alcohol costs over a million dollar? We bet it does. Another one of the most popular articles that discusses some of the most expensive alcohols that ever existed. Be prepared to be surprised.

Legal Drinking Age In Different Countries

We worked hard to compile this list. Although many were in disagreement as to drinking age in some countries, we did quite an extensive research before releasing list. If you are traveling and have been wondering what the legal drinking age in that country is, this article certainly will help you guide in the right path.

Let’s Drink To That : The Rise and Fall Of Prohibition

Remember the prohibition era? Well, you probably weren’t born then but this is a must read article. It explores the prohibition era, the time when alcohol couldn’t be sold or bought legally. All the dates are highlighted from the beginning till the end of prohibition. We are proud to say that this is one of the must read articles on this blog as it explores an important piece of American history.

10 Alcohol Myths That Are Nothing But Old Wives Tale

When it comes to alcohol, there are just too many myths. Some are simply created by people who think drinking alcohol is a sin…yup, there are people that think that way. Anyway, this article will help you separate myth from facts.

10 Weird and Wacky Wine Brand Names

Fat Bastard! Now that’s some name for a wine. If you think that’s a weird name you have got to check out this article which lists ten wine brands that has some of the most unusual names.

College Students and Alcohol : Perception Vs. Reality

If you think kids these days are drinking and partying while in college, you might be wrong. Although there are a few exceptions, this article shows a case study and survey that proves drinking among students have been all time low. Your son/daughter might actually be saying the truth when they say “I don’t drink, I am here to learn.”

Ads That Make You Think Twice Before Drunk Driving

As mentioned earlier, we have been trying to help people learn as much as possible about the consequences of drunk driving. This post highlights some ads that show why drunk driving can be bad and how dangerous it really can be.

10 Asian Liquors Most Likely To Give You The Creeps

If you found a snake in a bottle would it be something you would drink? We are not sure about you but we would definitely pass the offer. Check this post out to see some of the creepiest liquor available in Asia.

Alcohol Advertising Myths That Are Often Presented as Facts

When it comes to alcohol advertising, the industry manipulates facts. They present myths and turn it into facts and the general public ends up believing it. This article will help you understand the myths that surrounds alcohol advertising.

5 Expensive Cognac That Are Worth Your Money

Although some cognac drinks are expensive, they are expensive for a reason. Click on the link above to see five cognac drinks that are worth thousands and the price rightly justifies the quality.

15 Alcohol Advertisements That Define “Old School”

The cognac.com team is a team we like to refer to as “old school.” We love a drink that is over 300 years old and we love vintage ads. This article is a collection of some of the best vintage ads of all time.

We have had a great year in 2009 and really looking forward to 2010. Once again, we would like to thank you for making cognac.com the best cognac blog and one of the top blogs related to alcohol information and such. We will see you in 2010.

Cognac.com wishes you a very Happy New Year!

Be sure to drink moderately and above all DO NOT drink and drive.

Happy New Year!

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1. 2,670 = Drunk Driving Deaths So Far In 2009
2. Drunk Driving Statistics : Looking Back as 2009 Comes To an End
3. A Horrifying 7000 Deaths Due to Drunk Driving since 03/09
4. Drinking Alcohol (in moderation) Is Good For You, Here’s Why
5. 10 Alcohol Myths That Are Nothing But Old Wives’ Tale