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Cognac Brands

Spotlight on Frapin Cognac

Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, Courvoisier - these are names that you hear when people with passing knowledge of Cognac and even Cognac connoisseurs might mention often when discussing the amber spirit. These brands constitute the vast majority of Cognac production and sales. Their market dominance is well-deserved as each brand has a quality range of Cognacs in each aging designation Frapin Cognac may not have the same market profile as the big four, but...
Cyril Camu

Video: Discover the Story of the Camus Family and Share Their 150 Years of...

Camus Cognac, 150 years of Living Tradition. Enjoy this 2018 documentary on Camus cognac's history on Robert Bloch The Sommelier' YouTube channel........ CAMUS Cognac documentary https://youtu.be/z99zucDQo3M
Courvoisier XO Cognac

Courvoisier Cognac: A 200-Year Legacy of Quality, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability

Courvoisier is a name synonymous with high-quality cognac. The brand has been around for over 200 years and has a rich history and heritage that spans generations. In this article, we’ll explore the story behind Courvoisier cognac and the legacy that has made it a household name. The history of Courvoisier dates back to 1809, when Emmanuel Courvoisier and Louis Gallois established their cognac business in the town of Jarnac, in the Cognac region of...
Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier, Cognac and Orange

Is Grand Marnier a Coganc? Grand Marnier was created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle by blending premium cognac with distilled bitter orange. Grand Marnier is thus a cognac-based orange flavored liqueur. The cellar master and master blender of Grand Marnier selects cognacs from five growing crus (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois and Bons Bois) in the Cognac region and blends them with a bitter orange distillate crafted from a wild orange variety...
Chateau Montifaud Cognac

A Legacy Uncorked: The Timeless Journey of Chateau Montifaud Cognac

The story of Chateau Montifaud Cognac begins in 1830 with Augustin Vallet and his modest three-hectare vineyard. From there, the property was passed down through the generations, from Pierre to Maurice, from Louis to Michel. In October 2000, Laurent Vallet joined his father Michel and his grandfather Louis to represent the fifth and sixth generations of the Vallet family to take over the estate. With each generation, the family remains faithful to a common...
Delamain

Delamain Cognac’s Managing Director, Charles Braastad, Speaks of Their Heritage & Process

Delamain Cognac's Managing Director, Charles Braastad, Speaks of Their Heritage & Process Cognac.com was granted a rare and exclusive interview with Mr Braastad and shown their extensive assortment of fine cognac aging in their cellars. http://youtu.be/R5ni6d1V4Po
Pierre Ferrand Amber

Cognac Ferrand – The Father of Artisanal Spirits

Alexandre Gabriel was a determined man with a simple mission—to make the finest Cognac in the world using the ways of days gone by. Twenty years ago, long before the word “artisanal” would become common throughout the world of food and drink, before “small batch” was on the radar, Gabriel was producing the world’s finest Cognac in tiny, carefully crafted amounts. Casting aside the common methods of producing spirits in mass quantities, Gabriel instead...
Louis XIII Cognac

The Story of LOUIS XIII Cognac: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship and History

Cognac is a spirit with a rich history and legacy, and few names are as synonymous with luxury and prestige as LOUIS XIII. This renowned brand has been celebrated for over a century as the epitome of exceptional cognac, crafted with time-honored techniques and a passion for perfection. The history of LOUIS XIII begins with the foundation of the House of Remy Martin in 1724, and it took over a century for the brand's namesake...
Acquired Taste Cognac

Unveiling the Essence: Acquired Taste Premium Cognac

Nestled in the heart of Western New York, Acquired Taste Premium Cognac introduces enthusiasts to a refined world of spirits that marries the elegance of French tradition with the modern touch of Buffalo, NY. This journey into the world of exceptional Cognac is guided by the expertise of a master distiller whose family legacy spans over four decades in the wine and spirits industry. Acquired Taste isn't just a brand; it's an ode to...

A Beer Made With Cognac?

Cognac Beer! The House of Bache-Gabrielsen has a history of innovation. In the 1916, Bache-Gabrielsen evaded Norwegian alcohol prohibition by marketing their cognac as "medicine" that could be sold at pharmacies with a prescription. The company released new packaging for their VS cognac replacing the three stars on the label with three crosses, to symbolize the fighting of disease. The "tre kors" cognac is still the company's best-selling cognac. Over a century later, Bache-Gabrielsen created the...

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