My Favorite (Nerdiest) Blog Posts About Cognac
February 13, 2020
In which I gather together my best writing on cognac. Read more →
In which I gather together my best writing on cognac. Read more →
In this post, I'll talk about diluting and additives used in cognac. There is a lot that happens in between taking cognac out of a barrel and being sealed up in a bottle. Read more →
I have been writing a series of blog posts about cognac, and I've really been looking forward to this one about "early landed" cognac. This series has been detailed information about cognac production generally, and Hine cognac specifically, as I was able to ask the cellar master Eric Forget a... Read more →
A new wave of coffee flavored booze is hitting the market - but this time it's cold brew added to aged spirits. Read more →
I'm in the middle of a series of posts about how cognac is made generally, with details from Hine cognac cellarmaster Eric Forget about how Hine is made specifically. Hine offers a special blend meant for mixology (H by Hine), other VSOP and XO blends, single vineyard cognacs, and many... Read more →
At the end of 2019, I sent a list of 100 questions to the cellarmaster of Hine cognac, Eric Forget. I'm writing up what I learned over several posts. Hine is a small (relative to the majors) cognac brand founded a bit over 250 years ago. The main house is... Read more →
A second post in a series about cognac production. Read more →
Facts about grapes, winegrowing, and winemaking for cognac. Read more →