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Cognac (/ ˈ k ɒ n. j æ k / KON-yak, also US: / ˈ k oʊ n-, ˈ k ɔː n-/ KOHN-, KAWN-, [2] [3] [4] French: ⓘ) is a variety of brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France.It is produced in the surrounding wine-growing region in the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
Cognac comes from the Cognac region of France, [1] and is double distilled using pot stills. Popular brands include Hine, Martell, Camus, Otard, Rémy Martin, Hennessy, Frapin, Delamain and Courvoisier. The European Union and some other countries legally enforce "Cognac" as the exclusive name for brandy produced and distilled in the Cognac area ...
Sipping a glass of cognac—especially a V.S.O.P. or X.O.—by the fire on a cold winter night is the stereotypical image of the liquor, but it belies its versatility and suitability for mixed drinks.
This is a list of national liquors.A national liquor is a distilled alcoholic beverage considered standard and respected in a given country. While the status of many such drinks may be informal, there is usually a consensus in a given country that a specific drink has national status or is the "most popular liquor" in a given nation.
The following is a list of French liqueurs and spirits that are entitled to use the designation Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) on their label.. The majority are brandies and eaux-de-vie forming part of the Cognac and Armagnac appellations.
Courvoisier was the first cognac brand to appear on TV with an advertisement on UK television broadcast to nine million viewers. In 2009, Courvoisier was the first alcohol brand to release a 3D advertisement, titled "Cognac With Another Dimension", on TV and in cinemas, ahead of the viewing of the biggest-grossing film of all time, Avatar. [12]
Cognac; Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice: Standard garnish: lemon zest: Standard drinkware: Old fashioned glass: IBA specified ingredients† 50 ml cognac; 10 ml absinthe; One sugar cube; Two dashes Peychaud's Bitters; Preparation: Rinse a chilled old-fashioned glass with absinthe or anisette, and add crushed ice.
Now, Holland America is adding an outing that keeps brandy lovers in mind. Starting this summer, Holland America will offer an all-day "Cognac & Hennessy" shore excursion for cruisers sailing the ...