Victor Hugo, famous French writer and the author of Les Miserables, described Cognac as the liquor of the gods. This sentiment might explain why Cognac, the beloved amber spirit, has been produced for ...

Victor Hugo called cognac the "liquor of the gods." It's become known as a symbol of French luxury, the best brandy money can buy—because, yes, cognac is a brandy. But just as not all wine is ...

Cognac has been in production for centuries, but not every distillery withstands the test of time. The oldest cognac distillery goes back to King Louis XIV.

If someone were to create a “Guest at a Cocktail Bar” action figure and you pulled the string on the back, the first thing it would say is “not too sweet.” In the quest to make sure our cocktails aren ...

The barrel-aged, amber-colored brandy from France makes for fine sipping. Plus: a Sidecar recipe that you’ll want to share with friends. Located about 250 miles southwest of Paris, the small commune ...

This year’s Brandy Spirit Trophies honors the finest brandies on earth, from Cognac’s to Chile and Azerbaijan’s—each a showcase of mastery, excellence and tradition. From the rolling hills of Cognac ...

It’s strange to be surrounded by vines, flame-coloured and curling as autumn progresses, but sampling seemingly everything except wine. It’s even stranger, seeing as I’m in France. However, the ...

Mary Winston Nicklin is a Franco-American writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience. Based in Paris, she writes for publications like National Geographic, The Washington Post, AFAR, and ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- "The cognac and brandy market has witnessed notable growth recently, driven by evolving consumer preferences and expanding global trade. Looking ahead, this ...

It’s brandy season! I mean… when is it not? But the holidays lean into the brandy vibes that little bit more than most times of the year. Although brandy can go by many names — cognac, calvados, ...