Depending on the type of cognac you buy, this smooth liqueur can have notes of dried fruit, chocolate, spices, and nuts. Its complex flavor profile and warmth makes cognac easy to enjoy neat with ...

Brandy is a spirit made from distilled wine, usually served as an after-dinner drink or used in flambé dishes—like Jacques Pepin's recipe for classic Crepes Suzette. Brandy is a great addition ...

Americans drink thirty-five million bottles of cognac each year (we're the world's No. 1 consumer by far). That's a lot of cognac, and most of it isn't particularly good. To meet growing demand ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more More so than vodka, rum, or gin, Cognac is synonymous with luxury. Enjoyed by French royalty and ...