A short history of Cognac - Grizzly Gazette

Cognac, a short history of an enduring spirit

Posted by Joseph Micallef | Oct 3, 2021

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series A short history of Cognac

What is the difference between cognac and other types of brandy?

Posted by Joseph Micallef | Oct 5, 2021

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series A short history of Cognac

The traditional cognac houses have had to overcome grape plagues, the rising popularity of Scotch whisky, counterfeiting and war

Posted by Joseph Micallef | Oct 10, 2021

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series A short history of Cognac

The environment, including the chalky soil, is everything when it comes to producing the right grapes

Posted by Joseph Micallef | Oct 19, 2021

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series A short history of Cognac

The blend is at the heart of cognac and its formulation is the industry’s highest art form

Posted by Joseph Micallef | Oct 25, 2021

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series A short history of Cognac

The deft hand of the master blender is critical to production