Tag: cognac
Brandy’s Many Branches
The brandy category is undergoing an evolution; some would say, a revolution. While Cognac has long been the king, a wave of new products has hit …
Why Bartenders—and Guests—Are Falling For Brandy
Brandy was once mostly relegated to being a sipping spirit, says Dallas bartender Christy Pope. “Now, with the cocktail renaissance, there has been a slow build …
D’Usse VSOP Cognac Flask
by: Kyle Swartz
D’Usse has launched a 200-ml. “flask” version of its VSOP cognac. The little glass bottle contains blended cognac that has aged for a minimum of four-and-a-half …
Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac
by: Kyle Swartz
Alexandre Gabriel, proprietor of Maison Ferrand and producer of Pierre Ferrand Cognac, has released Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac. This is the first Pierre Ferrand Cognac …
Cognac Region Announces New U.S. Marketing Campaign
by: Kyle Swartz
France’s Cognac region will significantly increase its marketing in the U.S. in the near future. The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) — the entity that promotes, protects and develops the …
Noces D’Or Sublime Cognac New Packaging
by: Kyle Swartz
A. Hardy USA, Ltd. has introduced new packaging for its Noces D’Or Sublime cognac. The new package closely resembles a wood picture frame that “emphasizes the bottle’s …
Sazerac Purchases Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac
by: Kyle Swartz
The Sazerac Company has continued its holiday shopping spree with the acquisition of Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac. The company announced the purchase yesterday of the cognac producer, which is …
Brandy And Cognac Ride The Rise Of Brown Spirits
by: Jeremy Nedelka
While the bulk of consumers’ and retailers’ focus is on whiskey, another brown spirit is also on the rise and poised for continued growth in the …
A Pre-Harvest Trip To The Heart Of Cognac
by: Melissa Dowling
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) held its annual La Part des Ange (angels’ share) charity auction of fine Cognacs in September in Cognac, France. …
How Operators Are Getting Creative With Brandy And Cognac
by: Jack Robertiello
They must be doing something right in Cognac: While individual brands may vary in their success country to country, here in the U.S. the classic French …
