Victor Hugo, famous French writer and the author of Les Miserables, described Cognac as the liquor of the gods. This sentiment might explain why Cognac, the beloved amber spirit, has been produced for ...

Two glasses of Cognac and a bottle on a wooden table - Fcafotodigital/Getty Images Ever wondered if Cognac and brandy are the same thing? Or why one bottle can feel like it demands a butler, while ...

Hine Cognac recently debuted its latest luxury expression, Hine XO 1er Cru, marking a significant shift for the brand known for its 260-year legacy in the production of fine cognac. Hine XO 1er Cru, ...

Recently, I spoke with Martell’s Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud about the storied brand and Martell’s latest innovative new releases: Blue Swift, Noblige Noir, and Noblige Flame. Blue Swift is a ...

Walnut liqueur shines in this simple sour cocktail. The Nocino Sour has a base of Cognac and calls for Italian walnut liqueur (also known as nocino), lemon juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

Cognac producers have at least one thing to toast in July. After a months-long dumping investigation into European brandy, the Chinese government announced that 34 producers—including the three ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more More so than vodka, rum, or gin, Cognac is synonymous with luxury. Enjoyed by French royalty and European ...

While whiskey gets most of the attention during the winter months, you’re really missing out if you don’t have at least one or two bottles of cognac on your home bar cart. This French brandy has many ...