Cognac is often referred to as the “king” of brandies with a glorious history dating back centuries. It is produced under stringent regulations of the Bureau National Interprofessional du Cognac (BNIC ...

Cognac blended with moscato? Pink wine mixed with port? And how about a mashup of sparkling white wine and vodka? Hard liquor is showing a softer side as producers shake things up with new blends that ...

Cognac -- it's a city, a color, a digestif, a state of mind. In fact, it's fascinating how one word can evoke images of crystal snifters, formal dinners, Cuban cigars and crackling fireplaces. And ...

The question: Does aging end after cognac is bottled? I have a bottle of Rémy XO that was bought around 1990. I wonder if it has improved or not. The answer: Unequivocal no, it hasn't improved – or ...

I am often asked whether Cognac specifically, or brandy in general, are wines or spirits. While the answer is a bit murky it is one worth exploring. Both wines and spirits begin as a product of ...

Some people leave cookies for Santa Claus; others leave a little brandy. My father used to soak cookies -- Pecan Sandies, to be exact -- in Cognac, but then he ate them, slowly, with a fork, rather ...

Cognac barrels are stored for maturation in a winery of "Maison Frapin", a cognac producing entreprise based in Segonzac, on Octobre 3, 2018. (Photo by GEORGES GOBET / AFP) (Photo credit should read ...

Americans tend to sip their Cognac neat, at room temperature, or warmed slightly by cupping the glass in the palm of the hand. It's an elegant postprandial potion. And those with a passion for classic ...