Cognac might not get as much attention as whiskey, particularly when it comes to bourbon or single malt scotch, but there’s a whole world of this French spirit to get familiar with and sample. There ...

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for warming, aged spirits. And while you can’t go wrong with the tried and true bourbon, rye, and single malt Scotch that likely already adorn your liquor cabinet ...

Back on the Fourth of July, we celebrated our Independence Day. The day was (hopefully) full socially distant good times around barbecues and a beer cooler. Well, now it’s France’s turn. That’s ...

Walking into the cellars of the Château de Cognac is as close to time travel as I’ve ever come. The structure traces its roots back to the 10th century, when it was built as a fortress overlooking the ...

Cognac represents a $4 billion global market. In 2021 approximately 225 million bottles of Cognac were sold worldwide. That number is expected to grow at an average of around 3.5% a year through 2027.

What does dad reach for to sip after dinner? There's a good chance he likes cognac. The United States is the largest market for cognac by volume, experiencing a steady increase over the past decade.

It’s the dawn of a new summer — a new summer that we hope brings more joy than the previous one. And whether you’re mentally preparing for a small (responsible) outdoor gathering or simply looking for ...

Call it the comeback spirit - Cognac is once again tantalizing and energizing the palates of New Yorkers, and rightly so. The genuine spirit of France, this grape-based beverage is just as easily ...

In Paris, wine lists are often as thick as the Bible, but French spirits are printed as small as footnotes in the back. Up until about 10 years ago, cocktail culture revolved mostly around the Palace ...

Here's how to tell these French brandies apart. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and ...

The delicious digestif is having a modern revival, so here’s what you should know before imbibing. A bottle of cognac might sound like something you’d find collecting dust at a stuffy old bar, but don ...