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I recently visited the Hennessy distillery in Cognac, France, a small town about a five-hour drive from Paris. Hennessy, one of the major cognac houses, was founded in 1765 and offers guided tours and ...

You might not normally associate cognac with June. But that didn’t stop someone from scheduling National Cognac Day for today, June 4th. So regardless of whether or not cognac seems seasonally ...

If you’re a cognac drinker, then reach for D’Ussé VSOP Cognac ($49.99). It goes down smooth with a small bite. Produced in the Cognac area of France, it is naturally aged at least four and a half ...

Did you know that the double distillation method used in Cognac production, notably by Rémy Martin, is linked to a legend involving the Devil and a 16th-century French nobleman's guilty conscience?

If you’re a bourbon or dark rum drinker and you’re not on the cognac bandwagon by now… what are you possibly waiting for? Fall is an especially great time to start enjoying this flavorful French, ...

Cognac is still one of the most exciting spirits on the market. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to ...

Cognac is, without a doubt, one of the most essential French spirits that every cocktail fan should know. But, if you're already familiar with the fruity barrel-aged brandy hailing exclusively from ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more More so than vodka, rum, or gin, Cognac is synonymous with luxury. Enjoyed by French royalty and European ...

Is XO Cognac better than the other categories? Sarah Maiden / Food & Wine For anyone who has ever seen a bottle of Cognac with its VS, VSOP, or XO labels and wondered exactly what it all means, you ...