cognacs
Aged grape spirits
Cognacs is the plural of cognac, a type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France.
The word typically appears when distinguishing varieties or comparing products: The sommelier recommended several fine cognacs.
Like champagne, true cognac must come from its designated region—other brandies cannot legally use the name.
Spirit from fermented fruit
- HennessyMajor cognac producer
- CourvoisierPremium French brandy house
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
- distillateCondensed purified substance
Martell · VSOP · XO · VS · Napoleon · Armagnac · digestif · snifter
Metallic cooking container
- alembicDistillation apparatus
- leesFermentation deposit residue
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- agingGrowing older over time
barrels · blending · evaporation · angels share · terroir · cru · vineyard · harvest
Orchid pod extract
- oakQuercus genus member
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
spice · floral · leather · tobacco · nutty · butterscotch · apricot · prune
Expensive nonessential comfort
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
collection · investment · vintage · rare · heritage · tradition · gift · status
brandy
Spirit from fermented fruit
- HennessyMajor cognac producer
- CourvoisierPremium French brandy house
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
Martell · distillate · VSOP · XO · VS · Napoleon · Armagnac · digestif · snifter · pot still
copper pot
Metallic cooking container
- alembicDistillation apparatus
- leesFermentation deposit residue
- distillationPurification via vaporization
aging · barrels · blending · evaporation · angels share · terroir · cru · vineyard · harvest · fermentation
vanilla
Orchid pod extract
- oakQuercus genus member
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- caramelCooked sugar confection
honey · spice · floral · leather · tobacco · nutty · butterscotch · apricot · prune · cinnamon
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
connoisseur · collection · investment · vintage · rare · heritage · tradition · gift · status · toast