Cognac Expert Blog
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Our blog Cognac Expert offers you a fascinating insight into the Cognac universe and lets you interact with our community, and discover more about French heritage and the culture of Eaux-de-vie. At Cognac-Expert.com we also now ship cognac, worldwide!. We are brother and sister, Sophie and Max, and through our ties between the local and the global, we grant you access to some of the smallest,..
Cognac Expert Blog
3w ago
On the face of it, Cognac as a spirit is actually quite simple. A producer grows grapes (mainly ugni blanc), makes a white wine, distills it twice, stores the distillate in new or used oak barrels, and waits. But that is only on the face of it. To say the story ends there would be ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
1M ago
Hennessy XO vs Remy Martin XO vs Courvoisier XO vs Martell XO vs d’Ussé XO Our so-called Family Tastings began during the Covid pandemic and have continued each year, featuring either XO Cognacs or in the case of 2023, Hors d’Age Cognacs. Aside from it being great fun getting everyone together to taste, discuss, and ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
3M ago
In an era where climate change poses a significant challenge to traditional viticulture, Maison Martell has taken a visionary step forward. The historic Cognac producer is not just adapting to change; it’s redefining resilience in the winemaking realm in the Cognac region. By 2028, Martell, one of the best-known Cognac brands, anticipates unveiling a suite ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
6M ago
Cognac and Coffee, the after-dinner essentials of the suave and sophisticated, have become a staple for palates all across the world. Yet as we indulge in our eaux-de-vie or sip on our aromatic espresso, do we really comprehend the time, skill, science, or passion that goes into creating these everyday luxuries? The creation of coffee ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
6M ago
The Art and Science Behind Cognac Distillation The grape, specifically the Ugni Blanc grape, lies at the foundation of every cognac. Cognac, the luxurious spirit revered by many, is steeped in tradition and meticulous craftsmanship. At its core, cognac is made from an intricate distillation process that begins with a wine produced from these grapes ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
6M ago
2023 marks the fifth annual release of our illustrious Cognac Calendar. To celebrate how far we have come we wanted to take a look back at the Cognac Expert Calendar journey. Join us as we take you from the initial concept in 2019, through the hiccups, hurdles, and enhancements we have encountered since then, to ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
10M ago
The beverage industry is abuzz with rumors of a potential collaboration between Hennessy and Coca-Cola, following a viral TikTok video that showcased cans of what appeared to be a Hennessy and Cola cocktail. With the popularity of this cocktail and the growing trend of canned drinks, the possible release of Hennessy Cola Cans has generated ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
1y ago
The Cognac Butler test version 0.1 beta right click link to open new window, if you’d like to keep the conversation going We are thrilled to introduce you to our Cognac Butler Assistant, powered by the advanced AI technology of GPT-3.5 Turbo. Cognac Butler Assistant is a v0.1 beta version, and in experimental mode. We ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
1y ago
Are you a fan of Cognac and the art of blind tasting? If so, you’re in for a treat with our latest installment of the Family Tasting series! Once again, we put our taste buds to the test, blind tasting a selection of Hors D’Age Cognacs, and the results were nothing short of impressive. As ..read more
Cognac Expert Blog
1y ago
Welcome to the last series of the Cognac Expert educational series that explains the different seasons/ aromas of Cognac. In this post, we will dive deep into the subject of winter aromas, better known as oaky aromas, and explore where they come from, what they taste and smell like, and how they are produced. We ..read more