Product knowledge - Brandy

10 important questions on Product knowledge - Brandy

What are the 2 most famous Brandy?

  1. Cognac
  2. Armagnac

Where is Cognac produced?

Only 2 French departments:
  1. Charente-Maritime
  2. 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?

  1. Hennessy
  2. Rémy Martin
  3. Martell
  4. 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?

It always the youngest cask that determines the age:
  1. Very special (VS): >= 2 years
  2. Very superior Old Pale (VSOP): >= 4 years
  3. 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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