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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.

Bache Gabrielsen American Oak

70cl, 40%
Bache Gabrielsen

America and France meet in this somewhat unusual Coganc from Bache Gabrielsen! As well as an initial ageing in French oak, the Cognac has also been finished in new American Tennessee oak barrels for…  More info

Bache Gabrielsen American Oak
5
£33.94

Seignette VS Cognac

70cl, 40%
Seignette

Seignette VS Cognac was launched by Sazerac as a contemporary homage to the Seignette Cognac that dates back 200 years! A versatile expression, suitable for sipping neat, but it's almost at home used…  More info

Seignette VS Cognac
4
£33

Louis Royer Extra Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
Louis Royer

One of Louis Royer's most well known expressions, their Extra Cognac is made completely from eaux-de-vie taken from the Grande Champagne region, producing a remarkably well-balanced and richly…  More info

Louis Royer Extra Grande Champagne Cognac
£270

Hermitage 1914 Borderies Cognac

70cl, 43%
Hermitage

A truly magnificent example of Borderies Cognac, this beauty was sourced by Hermitage from an old cellar to the north of Cognac. The independent bottlers were fortunate enough to obtain a complete…  More info

Hermitage 1914 Borderies Cognac
1
£995

Fins Bois 28 Year Old - Cognac Sponge Edition No.5 Heritage N.90 & N.92 (Decadent Drinks)

70cl, 57.7%
Cognac Sponge

A superb Cognac here selected by Whisky Sponge and Decedent Drinks, who pick a 50/50 blend of two casks from the cellars of Grosperrin, who crafted each with eaux de vie from the Fins Bois…  More info

Fins Bois 28 Year Old - Cognac Sponge Edition No.5 Heritage N.90 & N.92 (Decadent Drinks)
£158.21

Club Cigare Grande Champagne XO Cognac

70cl, 42%
Club Cigare

The Club Cigare XO is a blend of well aged eaux-de-vie (an average of around 30 years) from the Grande Champagne region, made to accompany a wide variety of cigars. Of course, this doesn't mean that…  More info

Club Cigare Grande Champagne XO Cognac
£92.95

Hennessy XO - Chinese New Year Deluxe Edition 2023

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, renowned Cognac house Hennessy has released a limited Deluxe Edition of its XO expression. For 2023, this dazzling reflective bottle comes presented in a gift box…  More info

Hennessy XO - Chinese New Year Deluxe Edition 2023
£198.99

Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac

70cl, 40%
Merlet

A very modern little Cognac from Merlet, this is produced using spirit from the Fins Bois and Grande Champagne regions, aged for between four and 12 years. A spicy and lusciously fruity spirit!  More info

Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac
£44.94

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac Mixtape Volume 3

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin and hip-hop go together like JD and rock'n'roll. So it's no surprise to see the huge Cognac house celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop by joining forces with legendary mixtape DJs to…  More info

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac Mixtape Volume 3
£44.95

Martell VS 1.5l

150cl, 40%
Martell

Created with mostly Ugni Blanc spirit, the majority of which are from the Borderies region - known for its woody style of cognac. The result is fruity and rich with lots of character. This is the…  More info

Martell VS 1.5l
£64.99
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Grande Champagne H.72 Cognac Sponge Edition No.6 (Decadent Drinks)

70cl, 50.2%
Decadent Drinks

From Decadent Drinks comes Cognac Sponge Edition No.6, a 1972-vintage Grand Champagne Cognac. It was drawn from a single cask, with 180 bottles released at cask strength – a generous 50.2% ABV. Very…  More info

Grande Champagne H.72 Cognac Sponge Edition No.6 (Decadent Drinks)
£283.09

H by Hine VSOP Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

70cl, 40%
Hine

A gift pack from the brilliant Hine, packed with a bottle of its H by Hine VSOP Cognac and two Hine Ball glasses! See what they did there? For making a Highball with... Oh, you got it. Never mind.  More info

H by Hine  VSOP Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
£42.95

Hardy VSOP Organic Cognac

70cl, 40%
Hardy

An organic Cognac from Hardy, which isn't something you see all too often! This VSOP is silky and full of orchard fruit sweetness and buttery caramel notes to enjoy. A rather easy sipper!  More info

Hardy VSOP Organic Cognac
£39.99

Hermitage 25 Year Old Segonzac Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 43%
Hermitage

Another delicious, complex Cognac from independent bottlers Hermitage. This expression was made with fruit from the Grande Champagne's Segonzac region, distilled in a 25-hectolitre still with a…  More info

Hermitage 25 Year Old Segonzac Grande Champagne Cognac
1
£111.95

Rémy Martin Tercet

70cl, 42%
Rémy Martin

Tercet from Rémy Martin is the outcome of a collaboration between three masters of their craft behind the scenes at the incredible Cognac house. The Wine Master selected and pressed the grapes at the…  More info

Rémy Martin Tercet
£114.99

Ferrand 10 Générations - Port Cask Finish

50cl, 44%
Pierre Ferrand

A limited edition of the Grand Champagne 10 Générations Cognac from Ferrand. This expression has been double matured in French oak and Port casks, with plenty of delicious, wintry fruit and spices…  More info

Ferrand 10 Générations - Port Cask Finish
£43.94

Sazerac de Forge & Fils Finest Original Cognac

70cl, 47%
Sazerac de Forge

A deliciously flavoursome Cognac here from Sazerac de Forge & Fils. This expression features eaux de vie made from some rare and old grape varieties, inspired by the expressions produced by Bernard…  More info

Sazerac de Forge & Fils Finest Original  Cognac
£115.99

Hardy XO Rare Cognac

70cl, 40%
Hardy

This XO Rare Cognac from Hardy is a well-aged blend of grapes from both the Grande and Petite Champagne regions. It spent many moons in Limousin oak barrels, full of rich notes of tobacco and date…  More info

Hardy XO Rare Cognac
1
£92.94

Frapin VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Frapin

An exceptional VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac made by the House of Frapin, blended with eaux-de-vie made of the grapes from Frapin's large estate in France. The maturation period of the Cognac gives…  More info

Frapin VSOP Cognac
3
£56.75

Frapin Millésime 40 Year Old 1979 Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40.3%
Frapin

This astounding Grande Champagne Cognac was distilled by Frapin back in 1979 – the very same year that Pink Floyd released The Wall! Eventually, it was bottled after four decades of maturation,…  More info

Frapin Millésime 40 Year Old 1979 Grande Champagne Cognac
£650

ABK6 XO Family Cellar

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

A marvellous single estate XO Cognac from ABK6, boasting an immensely rich flavour profile of orange, nutty oak, cigar box, and more. Excellent stuff from the Abécassis family, perfect for savouring.  More info

ABK6 XO Family Cellar
£115.95

Jules Gautret 10 Year Old Cognac

70cl, 40%
Jules Gautret

This XO Cognac from Jules Gautret is matured in oak for 10 years, to achieve a tremendous depth of woody character and fruity flavour. Founded in 1847, the Jules Gautret Cognac House certainly has…  More info

Jules Gautret 10 Year Old Cognac
£69.95

Hermitage 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac - Master of Malt Exclusive

70cl, 43%
Hermitage

Master of Malt exclusive! Take a gander at this – it's a Grande Champagne Cognac which was distilled all the way back in 1975 and bottled up by Hermitage for... Us! Yes, this is another marvellous…  More info

Hermitage 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac - Master of Malt Exclusive
£340

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac Gift Box

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

When buying a bottle as a gift, you need to consider how to present it. Wrapping is a challenge with such an unevenly shaped item, so it's always a blessing when brands release bottles with gift…  More info

Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac Gift Box
£45.94

A.E. Dor VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

VSOP Cognac from the House of A.E. Dor, founded in Jarnac in 1858. Since then, they've been producing eau-de-vie using grapes from the Champagne region to create this exquisite expression.  More info

A.E. Dor VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac
1
£49.45

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