Product knowledge - Brandy
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What are the 2 most famous Brandy?
- Cognac
- Armagnac
Where is Cognac produced?
- Charente-Maritime
- Charente --> "grande champagne"
The area is divided in 6 locations = "cru"
What is the alambic charentais?
- Like a pot still
- Addition of a onion shaped wine pre-heater placed around the swan neck
- The wash is placed in the cucurbite and wine pre-heater
- Once heated, the vapors of alcohol that evaporated from the cucurbite pass through the swan neck and warm up the wash that is located in the wine pre-heater.
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What are the most popular cognac houses?
- Hennessy
- Rémy Martin
- Martell
- Courvoisier
What is Remy Martin Louis XIII?
- Blend of 1'200 eau-de-vie
- 30-100 years old
Where is Armagnac produced?
- Gascony region
- Best produced in the Bas Armagnac
What are the most popular brands of Armagnac?
- Delord
- Baron de Sigognac
How is Cognac and Armagnac classified?
- Very special (VS): >= 2 years
- Very superior Old Pale (VSOP): >= 4 years
- Extra old (XO): >= 10 years
How is Cognac and Armagnac served?
- Digestive
- Room temperature
What are the most popular cocktails made with Cognac?
- Horse's Neck
- Brandy Crusta
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