Hermitage 1972 on The Drinking Hour
Another mention for David Baker and Hermitage Cognacs, including Hermitage 1972, on David Kermode’s podcast, The Drinking Hour. In Episode 54 David interviews Joel Harrison, IWSC judge and writer, about cognac, how it’s made and the production situation. About 35 minutes in, Joel refers to our very own David Baker as “the Indiana Jones of Cognac” and of Hermitage Cognacs as being “ridiculously well-priced”. He goes on to say that “anything that David Baker is bottling is great” and when asked for his favourite cognacs he describes Hermitage as “Brilliant stuff at fantastic value”.
Towards the end of the podcast (at 49 mins) David Kermode recommends some of the IWSC winners. Talking about our Hermitage 1972 Petite Champagne Cognac the judges described it as having “a sensationally aromatic nose with a balance of sweetness and acidity noteworthy of its age, integrated wood, spicy concentration and mildly drying tanins on the cigar hungry finish”. And David commented that in a terrible year for wine this would make the perfect 50th present for someone. Too true!
Listen to the podcast here:
The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode – FoodFM: Episode 54 – Cognac on Apple Podcasts
We have recently added two new, exciting releases to our Hermitage Cognac stable, both distilled over 50 years ago.
Thanks to Robin Goldsmith, freelance drinks writer at The Write Taste, for reviewing our Hermitage Cognacs as “deliciously decadent vintage Cognacs”. The cognacs that Robin tasted are three of which we are particularly proud:
Our Hermitage 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac has always been popular, not just for its stunning flavours, but because it it the perfect gift for those born in 1962 or with a 60th anniversary this year.
The premium drinks market is seeing a significant rise in demand as the worst effects of the pandemic subside. The BNIC has just released figures that show a 31% increase in cognac exports by value, equating to an increase of 16% by volume. These rises also compare favourably to the pre-pandemic demand in 2019. “This growth reflects a real recovery of cognac, as well as new consumption habits,” the BNIC said. Sales to the spirit’s largest market, the United States, climbed 11 %, sales to China, its second biggest, leapt 56 % whilst European sales were up 8%. Cognac sales are also growing in newer markets, particularly South Africa and Nigeria.
We are delighted to report that we had even more coverage on Radio Wiltshire last month, featuring on the Christmas Eve Breakfast Show.
f you’re looking for Christmas Suggestions you will have found two recommendations for Hermitage Cognacs in the press last week. Olly Smith, well known wines and spirits journalist and television presenter featured our 
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hat a week it has been! Our recent award of Brandy Producer of the Year 2021 has created quite a media frenzy. We have been featured in The Sun, The Daily Express and The Wiltshire Times newspapers. Links to some of the articles follow: