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 ...

The barrel-aged, amber-colored brandy from France makes for fine sipping. Plus: a Sidecar recipe that you’ll want to share with friends. Located about 250 miles southwest of Paris, the small commune ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Salvatore Calabrese, the mastermind behind London cocktail institution Lanesborough Hotel, once described cognac as “pure finesse”, akin to a fine silk garment. Structured and delicate, albeit rigidly ...

Producers have been practicing the art of fermenting and distilling fruits and grains into spirits for centuries. In the Cognac region of France, distillers do this with grapes, turning them into what ...

Victor Hugo called cognac the "liquor of the gods." It's become known as a symbol of French luxury, the best brandy money can buy—because, yes, cognac is a brandy. But just as not all wine is ...