The best brandy brands probably don't come to mind as easily as the best whiskey, tequila, and vodka. Or even gin and rum for the matter. But there was once a time when brandy was the star spirit and ...

If you’re a bourbon or dark rum drinker and you’re not on the cognac bandwagon by now… what are you possibly waiting for? Fall is an especially great time to start enjoying this flavorful French, ...

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 ...

If you've recently discovered cognac and are looking to experiment with this smooth, flavorful spirit, you may be uncertain about which kind to buy. Getting a cognac cocktail at a bar is one thing, ...

Cognac feels like a celebratory drink, and it really has become that in the United States. Hailing from the wine-producing regions of France, Cognac is essentially a double-distilled wine that often ...

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 ...

Moët Hennessy-owned Hennessy Cognac has extended its partnership with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma, creating a limited-edition bottle of its VSOP expression for launch in the US. Hennessy – the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I mostly write about the water of life, better known as whisky. This article is more than 5 years old. The 2020 World Cognac ...

When Napoleon was exiled from France legend has it left town with several barrels of Courvoisier Cognac. France’s retreating emperor may have finished his days in exile, but his beloved Courvoisier ...

A time of luscious, nostalgic and finessed aromas and flavors, the holiday season will once again grant time for friends and families to gather together, share stories and give meaningful gifts. This ...