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Hermitage Cognac Win a Gold at the IWSC Awards

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Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac Wins Prestigious Gold Outstanding Medal at IWSC 2025

Hermitage Cognac is proud to announce that its Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac has been awarded a Gold Outstanding Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025, a globally recognised accolade that places this exceptional cognac among the finest spirits in the world.

As trends shift and the spirits market evolves, the Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac remains a benchmark for authenticity, heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship. This award reaffirms what collectors and connoisseurs have long known – that true excellence lies not in fleeting innovation, but in the enduring traditions of time-honoured distillation.

The judges noted “an elegant scent with baked nectarine and manuka honey, underpinned with a hint of spice” followed by a “palate revealing vibrant fruit”. Finally rounded off with “a touch of oak provides a dry, complex finish that lingers delightfully”.

David Baker, Founder of Hermitage Cognac, is delighted by the award:

“To receive a Gold Outstanding Medal from the IWSC is a truly significant honour – it recognises the premium quality of the Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac. This is a spirit defined by its depth, elegance, and rarity. It’s the culmination of decades of careful maturation, and a perfect example of what can be achieved when craftsmanship is prioritised above all else.”

The IWSC Gold Outstanding Medal is reserved only for products that score 98 points or above, and are described by judges as “setting the standard for their category.” It is an extraordinary recognition in a competition that attracts thousands of entries from over 90 countries.

In an ever-changing market, consumers and buyers alike are looking for the meaning behind the marketing. That’s why single estate, age-stated cognacs like the Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac, are resonating more than ever – a reflection shown in the judges comments and the accolade.

For those who value authenticity, heritage, and the rarest expressions of craftsmanship, the Hermitage 1995 Grande Champagne Cognac is not only a celebration of the past – it is a Gold Outstanding standard for the future.

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