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David on Technical Topics – Adding Water to Cognac
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 superbly smooth and almost too easy to drink whilst others are fiery and aggressive and seem to burn the mouth with every mouthful drunk. Getting the optimum balance between aggressiveness and flavour is a skill that must be acquired in order to maximise the quality of the cognac. Adding water to cognac is certainly not just a case of pouring water from the tap into a barrel of cognac. The water must be pure and… Read more