For anyone who has ever seen a bottle of Cognac with its VS, VSOP, or XO labels and wondered exactly what it all means, you are not alone. This cryptic, all-caps labeling can be confusing. At their ...

Recently, I spoke with Martell’s Cellar Master, Christophe Valtaud about the storied brand and Martell’s latest innovative new releases: Blue Swift, Noblige Noir, and Noblige Flame. Blue Swift is a ...

If you'd brought up the word cognac 10 years ago, we'd have pulled a face and that would have been the end of the conversation. Fast forward to today and we regret that naivety - cognac has become one ...

The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The Society’s Cognac VSOP (£29, thewinesociety.com) When I think about ...

Moët Hennessy-owned Hennessy Cognac has extended its partnership with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma, creating a limited-edition bottle of its VSOP expression for launch in the US. Hennessy – the ...

Cognac feels like a celebratory drink, and it really has become that in the United States. Hailing from the wine-producing regions of France, Cognac is essentially a double-distilled wine that often ...