What is cognac?
Cognac · French
Grape brandy from the Cognac region of France, double distilled and aged in oak. VS, VSOP and XO on the label tell you how old.
What it tastes like
Smooth and warming, with dried fruit, vanilla, honey and oak. Older bottles turn richer and more nutty.
Where you’ll see it
Digestif lists, sidecars and French 75s, and old-school drinks like the Sazerac and Vieux Carré.