Cognac News & Features

A bottle of cognac has recently been sold for a record-breaking price of $1.5 million, making it the most expensive bottle of cognac ever sold. The collector who purchased the bottle has not been named, but it is known that the bottle was sold by a private seller in Asia. The bottle is a 1762 Gautier cognac, which is believed to be the oldest surviving bottle of cognac in the world. Masakazu Senda recently wrote...

Martell Cognac and singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe have come together to spotlight the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance art icon, Lois Mailou Jones. The legendary artist, who passed away in 1998, was a pioneer in the world of African American art and her work is still celebrated today. Jones was born in Boston in 1905 and grew up in a time when opportunities for black artists were scarce. Despite this, she pursued her passion for art...

Hennessy Paradis cognac, crafted by Master Blender Maurice Fillioux in 1979, is renowned for its elegant and silky style. Its infinitely nuanced and harmonious blend is presented in a signature Paradis decanter designed by Ferrucio Laviani. To celebrate this stunning design, Hennessy launched a memorable campaign. The film for the Hennessy Paradis campaign was shot in the sweeping American West desert, featuring Alicia Keys - the first female brand ambassador, and Lang Lang - one...

Hennessy and MGM have partnered to bring boxing fans the ultimate fan experience with the Real-Life Delphi Boxing Academy, inspired by the upcoming major motion picture "Delphi." This unique experience will allow fans to train like professional boxers, learn from experienced trainers and coaches, and even meet the cast and crew of the movie. The academy will open in New York City and will offer a range of training programs for boxing enthusiasts of all...

Is Cognac Good For Your Health? Some scientific research says yes. Cognac is world renown as a world class spirit whose creation involves a careful, arduous and painstaking process from soil to glass. Cognac is well-known for its lifting the spirits of its aficionados. Cognac is a pleasure sipped straight or on ice and can complement or enhance a fine meal or cigar. There may also be health benefits to cognac. According to one...

On May 26, the Cognac region and parts of southwestern France were hit by a destructive hailstorm. While still assessing the damage of that May 26 hailstorm, Cognac was hit with a new episode on June 3. While this storm was less severe than the one a week earlier, it followed a series of vineyard damaging hailstorms and late spring frosts the past few years. Last April, a late frost struck the Cognac region, damaging...

Learning About Cognac Through Holograms The House of Rémy Martin has introduced an innovative way to learn about how they specialize in crafting Fine Champagne Cognacs. Rémy Martin enlisted Kazendi, a HoloLens development studio to help it tell its story through HoloLens. What is HoloLens? HoloLens is a Microsoft invention that allows the user to interact with holograms by wearing a light helmet with a special set of eye wear. Here is a demonstration of HoloLens Mixed Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_M6WoRZ7k The...

Joel Harrison has an article in Live Mint and the Wall Street Journal well worth reading...."A Love Affair With Cognac" Says Joel, "Cognac takes the elements you like in rum and whisky and wraps it up in a designer suit with vintage leather accessories." It is a very fun article.  Read the entire article here. "Joel Harrison is a drinks writer and consultant and co-founder of the website Caskstrength.net."

In a sign that cognac is gaining more popularity in the United States, USA Today has issued a crash course on cognac. USA Today notes the revival in interest in cognac and provides some basics on the amber drink. USA Today's cognac crash course also includes a 29 page photo gallery worth checking out.

Hennessy has released Hennessy 8 a cognac that pays tribute to the eight generations of Master Blenders at the prestigious Cognac house. Hennessy 8 is a joint creation of Master Blender Yann Fillioux and his protégé Renaud Fillioux who will take over for Monsieur Fillioux as Hennessy's Master Blender. Just 250 hand blown Baccarat crystal carafes of Hennessy 8 will be made. Each carafe will be individually numbered and signed by Arik Levy, the designer...