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Cognac

Cognac has long since been heralded as the most revered spirit in the world and its reputation is second to none. It is interesting to learn that Cognac was one of the last regions in France to begin distilling. It was during the 17th century that Cognac production got underway in earnest.

Cognac is produced in the town of Cognac to the very west of France, and it has had a recent surge in popularity among the houses which produce the best Cognac - including Hennessy, Hine, Martell and Rémy Martin – have become household names.

Cognac is distilled from a selection of grape varietals, with Ugni Blanc being the most popular. The first step is to press and ferment the grapes to make wine. It is worth mentioning that good Cognac grapes and good wine grapes are two separate entities, for different qualities are required. Cognac grapes do not tend to make for good wine, because they are rather bitter and acidic, thus a good year for wine may not be such for Cognac.

The wine is twice distilled - as opposed to Armagnac which undergoes a single distillation – before the spirit is matured for at least two years (two and a half years for VS Cognac, four and a half years for VSOP Cognac, six years for XO Cognac, and even longer for Prestige Cognac) in oak barrels.

There are regional distinctions within Cognac and most houses usually blend grapes from multiple sub-regions within the Cognac area. The regions are ringed around the town, and the central regions are the most venerated. The premier cru is Grand Champagne, so named for the nature of its soils.

Cognac is a protected designation of origin (PDO), which means that it can only be made in the Cognac region of France.

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Hine Rare VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Hine

Hine Rare VSOP Cognac is crafted using a blend of eaux-de-vie from the Grande and Petite Champagne regions. Around 20 different eaux-de-vie make their way into this expression, resulting in a flavour…  More info

Hine Rare VSOP Cognac
17
£54.95
£49.45
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Frapin 1270 Cognac

70cl, 40%
Frapin

Frapin 1270 Cognac was made with fruit harvested exclusively from the Frapin family's estates in the Grande Champagne region. After distillation, this expression was matured for six months in new oak…  More info

Frapin 1270 Cognac
5
£44.94
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Courvoisier XO Cognac

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

A new bottling of Courvoisier XO, a brilliant example of well aged, expertly blended and altogether delectable Cognac. Featuring very old eaux-di-vie from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and…  More info

Courvoisier XO Cognac
29
£114.95
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Cognac Tasting Set

15cl, 40.5%
Drinks by the Dram

Fancy finding out more about France's most famous spirit? Then grab a Cognac Tasting Set, feature 5 different drams of cracking Cognac from top producers in the eponymous region. Please note: On…  More info

Cognac Tasting Set
£29.95
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Hennessy XO

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

The term XO was coined for this very Cognac by Maurice Hennessy in the 19th century, and it was first bottled in 1870 for family and friends. This blend is composed of over 100 eaux-de-vie from the…  More info

Hennessy XO
16
£173.99
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Hennessy VS

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

Hennessy V.S is a cognac produced by Hennessy, a French company that has been in operation since 1765. The "V.S" stands for "Very Special", and this cognac lives up to its name. It is made from a…  More info

Hennessy VS
15
£39.44
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Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A Cognac that celebrates the Louis XV's decision to grant a young Rémy Martin the right to plant new vines on his land (banned in France at the time) with the Accord Royal in 1738. It's said that the…  More info

Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
17
£55.74

Courvoisier VS

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

Courvoisier proudly boast their Cognac as that of Napoleon. It all started when Napoleon took hundreds of bottles of Courvoisier Cognac for his years of exile. Napoleon told Emmanuel Courvoisier that…  More info

Courvoisier VS
13
£29.95
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Rémy Martin XO

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin XO is a fine champagne cognac that has been aged for at least ten years. It is produced by Rémy Martin, a French company that has been making cognac since 1724. Rémy Martin XO is a blend…  More info

Rémy Martin XO
16
£174.99

Château de Montifaud VSOP Petite Champagne

70cl, 40%
Château de Montifaud

Château de Montifaud has been in the Vallet family for 6 generations, and this is where the Ugni Blanc is stored on the lees for 2-3 months until distillation, before being double distilled in…  More info

Château de Montifaud VSOP Petite Champagne
2
£41.74
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Pierre Ferrand Ten Générations

50cl, 46%
Pierre Ferrand

A Grande Champagne Cognac from Pierre Ferrand, honouring the ten generations of Ferrand family members behind the great Cognac house. This expression has been crafted exclusively using eaux-de-vie…  More info

Pierre Ferrand Ten Générations
1
£36.95
£32.95

H by Hine VSOP

70cl, 40%
Hine

A VSOP from Hine. H is a blend of around over a dozen Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie with the youngest in the blend being aged for at least 4 years.  More info

H by Hine VSOP
5
£41.44
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Tesseron Lot No. 76 XO Cognac

70cl, 40%
Tesseron

Tesseron have made the name in the Cognac world by releasing a whole range of incredible expressions, most of which are XO Cognac. Their Lot No. 76 expression shows off well-aged eaux-de-vie from the…  More info

Tesseron Lot No. 76 XO Cognac
1
£139.95

Rémy Martin XO Limited Edition Gift Set

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A rather magnificent edition of Rémy Martin XO Cognac that ought to look right at home in a special drinks cabinet. With its elegant red display case and geometric gold and silver patterns on the…  More info

Rémy Martin XO Limited Edition Gift Set
£163.99

Frapin Cigar Blend XO

70cl, 40%
Frapin

Frapin created this Cognac so it would match perfectly with cigars, which you probably guessed from the name. It's a single estate Cognac from the region's top 'cru' Grande Champagne that was matured…  More info

Frapin Cigar Blend XO
£129.99
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Martell VS Single Distillery

70cl, 40%
Martell

An intriguing 2017 release from Martell - it's a VS Cognac made with spirits distilled exclusively at one distillery! Their reasoning behind this choice (rather than using eaux-de-vie from a…  More info

Martell VS Single Distillery
11
£31.99
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Hennessy Paradis

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

Paradis was conceived in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux, a master blender at Hennessy. He blended a selection of eaux-de-vie that his grandfather had laid down.  More info

Hennessy Paradis
3
£985

Rémy Martin VSOP Glass Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A limited edition gift pack from the ever-wonderful Rémy Martin, containing a bottle of VSOP Cognac made with grapes from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. The stylish set also comes with…  More info

Rémy Martin VSOP Glass Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
2
£45.94

Frapin VSOP Gift Set with 2x Glasses

70cl, 40%
Frapin

A marvellous gift set for Cognac fans here from Frapin. It comes with a bottle of Frapin's VSOP Cognac, made exclusively with eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne region, alongside a fancy pair of…  More info

Frapin VSOP Gift Set with 2x Glasses
£49.95

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac (Old Bottling)

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

Many of you may remember when the classic VSOP Cognac from giants Courvoisier looked like this. This old bottling will appeal to those who find them intriguing, nostalgic, and/or collectible.  More info

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac (Old Bottling)
£29.95
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Cognac Brugerolle 19 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

70cl, 54.2%
Brugerolle

We've taken an adventure away from the whisky path for this addition to our own indie bottling collection with a trip to Cognac! This expression hails from Brugerolle and rested for 19 years in a…  More info

Cognac Brugerolle 19 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
£99.95

Frapin Millésime 26 Year Old 1992 Grand Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40.5%
Frapin

Another wonderful Cognac from Frapin's Millésime series, this particular expression has seen over a quarter of a century of ageing! Distilled back in 1992, the brandy spent the next 26 years resting…  More info

Frapin Millésime 26 Year Old 1992 Grand Champagne Cognac
£169.99

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula

70cl, 45%
Pierre Ferrand

This is a VS Cognac from Pierre Ferrand, made to an original recipe from 1840. It is a premier cru brandy, made from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. The result was awarded 94…  More info

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula
£50.44

Hine Antique XO Premier Cru

70cl, 40%
Hine

A new addition to the Hine range, the classic Antique is now "Premier Cru". Before it was a Fine Champagne (a blend of cognacs from both the Grande and Petite Champagne regions) now it is just…  More info

Hine Antique XO Premier Cru
4
£157.94
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Pierre Ferrand Ambre

70cl, 40%
Pierre Ferrand

This is a delicious cognac form Pierre Ferrand, made with spirit from the premier region - the Grande Champagne. This fabulous brandy was awarded a Gold Medal at both the Cognac Masters and the…  More info

Pierre Ferrand Ambre
6
£49.44

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