Tag Archives: Limousin
• Know Your Cognac. Here's a Good Primer
Cognac (pronounced /ˈkɒnjæk/ KON-yak), named after the town of Cognac in France, is a famous variety of brandy. It is produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime. As an Appellation d’origine contrôlée, in order to bear the name Cognac, the […]
• A Cool Primer on Cognac
Cognac (pronounced /ˈkɒnjæk/ KON-yak), named after the town of Cognac in France, is a famous variety of brandy. It is produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town from which it takes its name, in the French Departements of Charente and Charente-Maritime. As an Appellation d’origine contrôlée, in order to bear the name Cognac, the […]
• Charbay launches Premiere 27 year old Brandy No. 83
Charbay, a family run artisan winery and distillery, has launched its Premiere brandy program with their 27 year old Brandy N0.83. It’s part of Charbay’s small-batch luxury Medallion Collection of artisan spirits. It will be on every brandy drinker’s To-Taste list. Aged in French oak since 1983, the brandy barrels built up a mystique. For […]
