Cognac might not get as much attention as whiskey, particularly when it comes to bourbon or single malt scotch, but there’s a whole world of this French spirit to get familiar with and sample. There ...

Back on the Fourth of July, we celebrated our Independence Day. The day was (hopefully) full socially distant good times around barbecues and a beer cooler. Well, now it’s France’s turn. That’s ...

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for warming, aged spirits. And while you can’t go wrong with the tried and true bourbon, rye, and single malt Scotch that likely already adorn your liquor cabinet ...

Walking into the cellars of the Château de Cognac is as close to time travel as I’ve ever come. The structure traces its roots back to the 10th century, when it was built as a fortress overlooking the ...

The history of Cognac is steeped in tradition and filled with notables and royals spanning the centuries. Napoleon was well known for his love of “l’eau du vie,” twice distilled and barrel aged white ...

It’s the dawn of a new summer — a new summer that we hope brings more joy than the previous one. And whether you’re mentally preparing for a small (responsible) outdoor gathering or simply looking for ...

Ferrand Cognac is one of Cognac’s oldest houses. The company’s roots go back 10 generations, over four centuries. It’s 625 acres of vineyards, 200 of which it owns outright, are located in the Angeac ...

Here's how to tell these French brandies apart. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and ...

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 ...

Here's how to tell these French brandies apart. As Cognac continues its impressive rise in popularity and Armagnac reaches a larger market than the more niche one it has historically appealed to in ...