Bhakta Innovates in the Armagnac Market
Last time we reported that Whistle Pig founder, Raj Bhakta, had bought the armagnac house Maison Ryst Dupeyron. One wonders if he intends to do ...
Sustainability in the Drinks Industry
We have often reported how the drinks industry is changing its production methods to become more environmentally friendly but now the products themselves are under ...
The Double Rancio Effect
Around 40 years ago I was privileged to be given what today I would describe as, one of the 10 finest cognacs in the world. ...
IWSC 2020 Excellent Results for Hermitage Cognacs
The results are out and we are delighted to report the results for Hermitage Cognacs in the recent International Wines & Spirits Competition (IWSC 2020). A ...
Remy Martin Buys Brillet Cognac
The Rémy Cointreau Group has announced their acquisition of Maison de Cognac J.R. Brillet which is based at Graves Saint Amant in the Charente.  The ...
Record Auction Price for 1762 Cognac
A bottle of 1762 Cognac by Gautier was sold at auction recently for a record breaking £118,580. Thought to be the world’s oldest cognac, only ...
Storage Temperature for Cognac
‘What is the safe storage temperature for cognac?’ is a question that comes up at regular intervals. It is worth noting that once cognac has ...
Hermitage Paradis 1880 Grande Champagne Cognac
Our latest nineteenth century cognac, Hermitage Paradis 1880 Grande Champagne Cognac, has arrived and what a stunner it is! The period from 1870 to 1900 saw ...
XO Brandy – What Does It Mean?
XO brandy, XO cognac. XO armagnac. Why is the term XO used so often when few of us actually know what it means? Originally, XO ...
The Charente Scene – Summer 2020
Around this time of the year (Summer 2020) we are anxiously looking at the weather to try and determine if we are going to have ...
