Cognac Educators Share 2021 Trend Predictions: Cognac Consumers took the time to educate themselves on the cognac category. The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC)—the entity promoting, protecting and developing the Cognac Geographical Indication and culture—shared the trends of 2021. With 2020 taking an unforeseen turn, cognac became even more of a spirit … Read more
Embracing cognac as a cocktail base. Sharing the joys of cognac while supporting the bartender community. The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC)—the entity promoting, protecting and developing the Cognac Geographical Indication and culture—shared the results of the Cognac Connection Challenge bartender competition, co-sponsored by Speed Rack and VinePair, that received over 120 … Read more
The Michelin Guide Choses the Cognac Region for the Launch of the 2021 France Guide. Moving the star ceremony from Paris to Cognac is further proof of the gourmet guide’s commitment to terroirs, local producers and the quality food chain. The Michelin guide will host its next Cérémonie des Etoiles (Star Award Ceremony) … Read more
Exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise. Cognac is at the top of the major appellations. Cognac Exports Set New Record in 2017-2018. For the fourth straight year, exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise, with an increase of 8.2% in volume and 5.4% in value1. The previous record of cognac bottles shipped … Read more
VS is the key driver of Cognac’s biggest volume market Cognac’s recent strong growth is poised to continue in the coming years, driven by increased consumption in the US, China and the UK, according to a joint report from just-drinks, the research portal for the global drinks industry, and the IWSR, one of the leading … Read more
The Cognac Board (BNIC) announced today the tenth edition of “La Part des Anges,” (The Angel’s Share) to take place Thursday, September 22nd, 2016. The event is named after the percentage of alcohol that evaporates during cognac’s long aging process. Celebrating their tenth anniversary, the gala will be held in an exclusive venue in the heart … Read more