Cognac Sales On The Rise Worldwide
The premium drinks market is seeing a significant rise in demand as the worst effects of the pandemic subside. The BNIC has just released figures that show a 31% increase in cognac exports by value, equating to an increase of 16% by volume. These rises also compare favourably to the pre-pandemic demand in 2019. “This growth reflects a real recovery of cognac, as well as new consumption habits,” the BNIC said. Sales to the spirit’s largest market, the United States, climbed 11 %, sales to China, its second biggest, leapt 56 % whilst European sales were up 8%. Cognac sales are also growing in newer markets, particularly South Africa and Nigeria.
The news signals a bounce back for the spirit, which suffered plummeting sales during the early days of the pandemic. It was also aided in March last year with the 5 year suspension of tariffs between the EU and US, which lifted the crippling 25% duty which had been levied upon cognac among other brandies. Thankfully we have experienced a similar upturn with all of our premium brandies, and Hermitage Cognacs in particular.
The Winter 2021 Club Oenologique Magazine is, we are delighted to say, rather cognac heavy. Richard Woodward begins with an in depth article entitled ‘Cognac’s Hidden Houses’. “We all know the big cognac names, if only from our favourite hip-hop tracks. But, a smattering of smaller boutique producers are quietly making their voices heard – and are well worth seeking out” he says. Referring to the big brands, Laurent Vallet of Chateau Montifaud says “It would be boring for consumers to only find 5 or 6 types of cognac”. That sums up the vision here at 
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hat a week it has been! Our recent award of Brandy Producer of the Year 2021 has created quite a media frenzy. We have been featured in The Sun, The Daily Express and The Wiltshire Times newspapers. Links to some of the articles follow: