We call it dilution in the industry and nearly every cognac needs to have a level of dilution to optimise its qualities.  Some cognacs are ...

There are between four and five thousand cognac producers in the Charente and Charente Maritime region of France. Only brandy produced here, under strict regulations, ...

Last month I discussed the effect of the natural ageing process on cognac colour but not all cognacs on the shelf have obtained their colour ...

If you’re visiting south west France this summer then why not take a trip to the Cognac region?  Steeped in history it has lots of ...

By the mid-20th century the ‘big two’ cognac houses had become the ‘big four’ with Courvoisier and Remy Martin selling substantial quantities to both the ...

There is always someone in the  cognac industry  trying to come up with a really eye-catching design and the Chapters of Ampersand Et No 1 ...

At last some good news for the cognac industry which has been hit hard in recent years.  Rabobank’s Q3 Spirit Report states that the first ...

Almost 30% of all beer, wine and spirit sales in the UK were bought on line in the first quarter of this year - the ...

Yet another wonderful addition to the Hermitage range, we have just taken receipt of our new 1965 vintage.  Distilled 50 years ago it is perfect ...

It’s surprising how moods can change with some decent weather. On a recent visit to the Charente region we met with some of our usual ...