Cognac is the probably the most famous kind of brandy. Like true champagne, only brandy that is from the Charente and Charente Maritime areas, north of Bordeaux can be legally labeled Cognac. The chalky soil, climate and proximity to the ocean offer an interesting advantage for vineyards. This combination produces a thin, acidic white wine, which no one would want, but it is perfect for distilling brandy.
There are three grape varieties grown in Cognac – Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Folle Blanche. The area itself is also divided up in to three sections – forest (bois), champs (fields) and champagne (open …read more

Rap mogul, Dr. Dre, has entered into an equity partnership (rather than the typical celebrity spokesperson role) with Drinks America to produce a super-premium cognac (what is it with rappers and Cognac?) and a sparkling vodka “beverage”. I was kind of interested until I got to the “beverage” part. That just reminds me of coolers and other pre-mixed vodka cocktails that are generally far too sweet for me.
“I’m always down for a new challenge,” Dre said in a statement. “When Drinks Americas approached me about going into business with them, I knew there was a lot of competition …read more

For that one person in your life who has everything, why not drop almost two million dollars on a bottle of booze?

Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne
This cognac comes in a crystal bottle dipped in more than four kilograms (almost 9 lbs) of 24K yellow gold and sterling platinum and encrusted with 6,500 certified brilliant-cut diamonds. The Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne that has been aged in barrels for more than one hundred years.
Think I’m kidding? Check out the list of the most expensive bottles in the world over at Divine Caroline.
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