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 ...

In addition to its celebrated wines, Younan Wine Estates also offers premium vodka and cognac, produced in the historic city of Cognac, France. These spirits, much like the wines, have been recognized ...

Christopher Friedmann is an award-winning journalist and has spent over a decade in journalism covering everything from wine & spirits to travel to music, finance, and technology. Cognac, the most ...

I am often asked whether Cognac specifically, or brandy in general, are wines or spirits. While the answer is a bit murky it is one worth exploring. Both wines and spirits begin as a product of ...

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 ...

Who doesn’t love to enjoy a carefully crafted cocktail in a gorgeous foreign country? Earlier this month, I had the unique opportunity to travel the South of France, with selected journalists and ...

The Vieux Carré is a New Orleans classic cocktail made up of rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and aromatic bitters. Learn how to make this complex and spirit-forward cocktail that ...

Cognac blended with moscato? Pink wine mixed with port? And how about a mashup of sparkling white wine and vodka? Hard liquor is showing a softer side as producers shake things up with new blends that ...