Websites

BNIC – Bureau National Interprofessional du Cognac – www.cognac.fr
Carbonnier Communications – New York – www.carbonniercommunications.com
Alambic Pot Stills – Groupe Nov-Tech – www.groupe-novtech.com
French Oak Barrels – Tonnellerie Doreau – www.tonneau.com
Grape Radio – California – www.graperadio.com
Office de Tourisme de Cognac – www.tourism-cognac.com
MACO – Museum des Arts du Cognac – www.musees-cognac.fr
Cognac Otard – www.otard.com
Cognac Meukow – www.meukowcognac.com
Cognac Frapin – www.cognac-frapin.com
Cognac Hennessy – www.hennessy.com
Cognac Courvoisier – www.courvoisier.com
Cognac Paul Giraud – www.cognac-paulgiraud.com

Kyle Branche – Journalist/Mixologist – kbranche@earthlink.net

Purchasing Cognac

V.S. – Very Special – At least 2 years, usually 5 Years Aging
V.S.O.P. – Very Special Old Pale – At least 4 years, usually 7-10 Years Aging
X.O. – Extra Old or Napoleon – At least 6 years, usually 15-25 Years Aging
Grande Reserve – Up to 50 Years Aging

NOTE – Cognac Master Blenders will usually use eau-de-vie that are much older agings than the minimum requirements for their bottle blends. In 2016, the X.O. category will have a new designation to be at least 10 years aging.