The Cognac business is a strange one. It is dominated by the Big Four – Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell and Courvoisier – but there are hundreds of producers in the region. Cognac is built around…
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More from Cognac – The Not Quite So Big Three
Posted on 20 April 2018 by Billy
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Cognac – a beginner’s guide
Posted on 28 March 2018 by Billy
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With The Cognac Show just around the corner, we’ve been investigating France’s most famous spirit. But what is Cognac, where is it made and how do they make it? The region Cognac is the name…
Continue reading »The Whisky Exchange Blog Review of 2017
Posted on 1 January 2018 by Billy
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It was a busy year, 2017. Lots of new things to drink, lots of tastings to attend and lots of new posts on the blog. So, before we properly commit to 2018 (it’s only a…
Continue reading »Five Minutes and Five Cocktails with Frapin
Posted on 18 October 2017 by Caroline
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‘It’s all about the ‘poof poof‘ of Cognac’ says Patrice Piveteau, and it’s a testament to both his storytelling and infectious enthusiasm that this immediately makes perfect sense. He is talking about the sensory fireworks…
Continue reading »Selecting a Whisky-Exchange-exclusive release
Posted on 8 September 2017 by Billy
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Here at The Whisky Exchange we like to choose special bottles – we have a wide range of exclusive whiskies and other spirits already, and we add more each month. One of the common questions…
Continue reading »Five ways to get the most from Cognac
Posted on 22 March 2017 by Stuart
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Cognac expert Michelle Brachet came to our London shop on a mission to convert people to the wonders of this classy spirit. After wowing guests with her choices, it appears she succeeded. And if you…
Continue reading »The Whisky Exchange Spirit of the Year 2016
Posted on 17 December 2015 by Stuart
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We sell thousands of spirits at The Whisky Exchange, so choosing our Spirit of the Year is a tough challenge. This is the third year we’ve given an award to our favourite spirit of the…
Continue reading »In Their Own Words – Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master, Cognac Frapin
Posted on 25 November 2015 by Stuart
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Frapin is one of the most highly rated houses in the Cognac region, with a range of elegant, classy bottlings that reflect the Grande Champagne terroir where its vineyards are based. I met up with…
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