Brandy guide

Armagnac

Cognac isn’t the only great grape brandy made in France. There’s also Armagnac. But what’s the difference between the two?

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Difference
Climate and Soil
Grapes
Distillation
Ageing
Production
Taste

Author:

Henry Jeffreys, features editor at Master of Malt and drinks author

Reading time: 9 minutes

What is the difference between Cognac and Armagnac?

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