Armagnac and Cognac are both properly categorized as brandy, also known as spirits distilled from wine. However, there are distinctions to be made regarding the geography of these two forms of ...
Brandy and Cognac are both popular drinks with many similarities, but their differences are where they truly shine. Here's everything you need to know.
But hope is not lost for lovers of fine French brandy. As with many French wine-and-spirits designations, cognac is the name of a place, and just to the south of Cognac, in Gascony, is Armagnac.
This year (2024), the Brandy Trophy was taken home by Domaine Tariquet, a family-owned estate in the Armagnac region. Harrison also pointed out that Spain is another region that is producing ...