Jay-Z is sharing first bottle of D’USSÉ 1969 Anniversaire ultra-rare Grande Champagne Cognac with the rest of the world

  With an estimated value of $25,000-$75,000, this Bottle of ultra-rare Grande Champagne Cognac will be Auctioned at Sotheby’s starting March 1 with proceeds to benefit Shawn Carter Foundation. The Shawn Carter Foundation debuts “Bottle No. 1” of the new D’USSÉ 1969 Anniversaire Limited Edition at Sotheby’s auction house. Wrapped in 24-Karat gold foil and … Read more

More At-Home Drinkers, Younger Drinkers and Cocktails at Bars: Top Cognac Trends of 2021

    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

A new way to celebrate cognac culture in an intimate, avant-garde atmosphere

    Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac leader, unveiled its very first conceptualized bar – BLENDS BY HENNESSY (BLENDS). The bar is located at one of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks, BUND 18. Hennessy inaugurates BLENDS by Hennessy concept bar in Shanghai Hennessy has inaugurated its first bar in the heart of Shanghai, adding a new dimension … Read more

Meet the ten bartenders who brilliantly showcased why cognac is a perfect cocktail base

    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

Cycle of Time: A digital immersion into LOUIS XIII Cognac E-Boutique

    In addition to giving clients the ability to register for unique events in the world’s major cities, then new LOUIS XIII Cognac E-Boutique also offers custom engravings on decanters and glasses, personalized text gift messages to accompany purchases. LOUIS XIII Cognac Unveils Its New Immersive E-Boutique, Inspired by Its Founding Philosophy of the … Read more

Unfinished Business: This cognac house is helping reboot the hospitality industry despite the crisis

    Hennessy Establishes $3 Million Small Business Recovery Initiative. “Unfinished Business” Provides Immediate Relief and Long-Term Support to Those Hit Hardest by COVID-19. Forced to shut down for long weeks, businesses in a multitude of sectors have had to close their doors permanently. To help safeguard against these closures, Hennessy has announced the Unfinished … Read more