Hermitage 1917 Limited Edition Vintage Cognac

Distilled during World War I, this Hermitage 1917 Limited Edition Vintage Cognac is a connoisseur’s dream.  It was made in a 25hl still and aged in ...

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The Difference Between Armagnac and Cognac Production

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The difference between armagnac and cognac production is considerable.  Originally the predominance of Ugni Blanc and to a very much lesser degree, the Folle Blanche ...

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David on Technical Topics – The Growth of the Armagnac Industry

The growth of the Armagnac industry has taken a long time from its very early beginnings.  At the turn of the twentieth century the French ...

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David on Technical Topics – Armagnac, A Brief History

Armagnac

There is something unusual occurring in the region of armagnac, the people are Gasçons but the closer you get to the centre, around the small ...

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World’s Oldest Cognac in a Watch

Drops of 1762 Cognac in a Watch

Swiss watchmaker, Armin Strom, has teamed up with Wealth Solutions (known for its management of exceptional luxury products) to produce a timepiece containing what is ...

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The Bottle Story – Delord XO Premium Armagnac

Delord XO Bas Armagnac

The latest release from the house of Delord is a Delord XO Premium Armagnac. Blended from Bas Armagnac eau de vie that has been aged ...

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Brandyclassics Trade Training and Technical Topics

Providing Training for the Trade is a very important part of life at Brandyclassics and we are always looking to improve our service in this ...

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Cognac Popularity Increases

Cognac Popularity Increases worldwide

The cognac regulatory board (BNIC) has just announced that there was record growth in 2015, with exports reaching a historical high, both in terms of ...

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Cognac Houses Address Climate Change

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As temperatures steadily rise across the globe, the knock on effect of climate change on viticulture is being felt by all wine producers. In the ...

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Definition of XO to Change

XO Cognac Definition

The proposed rule for changing the minimum age of XO cognacs, set to come into operation in 2016, from the current age of 6 ½ ...

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