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Cognac

Double-distilled grape brandy aged in Limousin oak, drunk after dinner.

France Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Dutch traders burned Charente wine into brandewijn for shipping; the appellation was delimited in 1909 and grades run from VS to XO.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cognac?

Cognac is a wine & spirit from France: double-distilled grape brandy aged in Limousin oak, drunk after dinner. Dutch traders burned Charente wine into brandewijn for shipping; the appellation was delimited in 1909 and grades run from VS to XO.

Made with

grapes

Cooked

distilled

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