Did you know that 2015 was a historic year for Cognac shipments? and that America consolidated its Number One ranking with imports of 68 million bottles last year? The Cognac Board (BNIC), the trade association representing growers, producers, and merchants from Cognac region of France, announced a record growth in 2015, with exports reaching a … Read more
Cognac is the quintessential after dinner beverage, to be enjoyed in a snifter, to be fondled and cuddled and sniffed upon after finishing a sumptuous repast. It can be wonderful with cheeses or desserts, and is perfect by itself. Why would we ever consider matching it with anything else, or serving it any other way? … Read more
According to Remy Martin, counterfeit alcohol in China is “real and not insignificant.” The French cognac giant announced the launch of the first bottle connected through High Security NFC technology. The bottle will initially be available at nightclubs in China and then available more widely.Rémy Martin CLUB Connected Bottle will be available in China this … Read more
Anniversary Cognac: Ultra-Limited The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. Cognac house Hennessy celebrates two and a half centuries with the release of an ultra-rare Cognac, Hennessy 250 Collector Blend. The distinctive Cognac is the product of of seven generations of Master Blenders from the Fillioux family. Each limited edition bottle (1-liter, $600) is enclosed in a … Read more
Puiforcat presses on in its exploration of the art of taste: Cognac Beaker à la Puiforcat In 2000, in collaboration with Champagne maker Bruno Paillard, Luxury French silverwork company Puiforcat (belonging to Hermès Group since 1993) created the Champagne timbale, a unique tasting cup in solid silver. After granting an extraordinary gustatory experience with its Champagne … Read more
Rémy Martin’s reinvented cognac glass @ Paris Design Week 2014 (6-7, September, 2014). When designers at ECAL give a youthful look to a traditional product, a Remyxology of the Future Heritage 2 project, a collection of objects to taste cognac differently. Rémy Martin reinvented the cognac glass for 2014 Paris Design Week. ‘Futur Héritage #2’ by Rémy … Read more