Because of this system, it is illegal to label bubbly white wine as Champagne unless it is produced in Champagne, France. In the same way, Cognac exclusively comes out of the southwest region of ...

"Cognac is to brandy what Champagne is to sparkling wine," Charlton said. By that, he means that Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France, while brandy can be made anywhere in the world.

Ordering a predinner drink that’s low in alcohol is a tip we heard from many pros. “Personally, I would avoid anything ...

While both brandy and cognac share the same roots, the main differences are in the production process, distillation, ageing ...

Cognac is prized for its smooth and soft character and the high quality grapes it's distilled from. "It's an extension of wine, in that you can still taste the grape in it. Other types of brandy ...

But hope is not lost for lovers of fine French brandy. As with many French wine-and-spirits designations, cognac is the name of a place, and just to the south of Cognac, in Gascony, is Armagnac.

Cognac is a type of French brandy, made from acidic white wine and produced in very restricted regions in France. It's delicious in all kinds of cocktails, is wonderful as a sauce for steak and ...

Tradition has long been the basis of Cognac, but the need to change is apparent in the new styles now hitting the market.

Rim the glass with sugar. Run the cut side of a lemon over the rim of a glass to moisten, then dip into sugar. Shake the ...

The Between the Sheets is a classic cocktail, similar to the Sidecar, made up of equal parts cognac, light rum, and triple ...