Cognac
TypeSpirits
OriginFrance
First Known1600s
About Cognac
Only brandy from the Cognac region of France. Double-distilled in copper pot stills. Aged minimum 2 years in French oak. VS is minimum 2 years, VSOP 4 years, XO 10 years. Hip-hop culture made Hennessy the most popular spirit among American youth. Over 200 million bottles produced annually.
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