If there's a liquor that exudes luxury, it's Cognac, the grape-based spirit that has been produced exclusively in France since at least the 1600s. Finding a bottle of this long-aged brandy that isn't ...

Aude Fraisse describes Merlet VSOP as an excellent, affordable Cognac that delivers remarkable character without the XO price ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Victor Hugo called cognac the "liquor of the gods." It's become known as a ...

The barrel-aged, amber-colored brandy from France makes for fine sipping. Plus: a Sidecar recipe that you’ll want to share with friends. Located about 250 miles southwest of Paris, the small commune ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. For centuries, cognac has been a favorite of commoners and kings alike. A ...

A lot of new Cognac releases have been showing up as 2025 draws to a close, many of which are geared specifically to the ...

As a Hennessey spokesman put it to me: If 11 percent of China drank one bottle of Cognac per year, the entire Cognac region couldn't produce of the liquid to meet that demand. “80 percent of our ...

Here’s a list of XO Cognacs, all under $200, which earned top ratings in major international spirit competitions. Each selection includes details about the producer, awards, and tasting notes While ...

When drinks connoisseurs espouse the pleasures of food and alcohol pairings, they’re usually referring to wine, or craft beer, so rarely considering liquor. Indeed, many spirits are way too aggressive ...

The delicious digestif is having a modern revival, so here’s what you should know before imbibing. A bottle of cognac might sound like something you’d find collecting dust at a stuffy old bar, but don ...