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Cherry Brandy Liqueur: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026June 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best cherry brandy. Brandy is 27 CFR 5.145. Cherry liqueur is 5.150. Official brand ABVs unused FLAG. Do not swap cognac 13.

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Brandy vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Brandy is distilled wine (27 CFR 5.145). Whiskey is distilled grain (5.143). Cognac is a French brandy AOC. Most US bottles of both are 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink.

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Best Cognac for the Money

August 28, 2026June 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac is often associated with high-profile individuals and is known for its exclusivity. But, despite its relatively rare nature, plenty of reasonably priced

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Brandy in Mulled Wine: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026June 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official brandy substitute. Brandy is 5.145. Typical US 40% FLAG. Cognac is delimited brandy — cats stay 12, not 13.

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Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No. 3

June 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Master Blender’s Selection No. 3 is a single-batch Hennessy cognac from France, bottled at 43% ABV / 86 proof on the 2024 catalog row — three points a

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What Does Hennessy Taste Like?

August 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hennessy taste is not a BNIC class. V.S is a 2-year floor. Typical US bottles print 40%. XO is a 10-year floor (2018). A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink. No ranking.

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What Is the Most Expensive Cognac?

August 28, 2026May 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official most expensive cognac. BNIC grades VS, VSOP, XO, XXO are age floors, not prices. Typical US bottles print 40% — FLAG. No ranking or MSRP.

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How to Drink Hennessy

August 28, 2026May 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hennessy is cognac, not whiskey. VA ABC this fetch: V.S and V.S.O.P 40%/80. Neat, rocks, ginger ale, cola. No #1 serve. 1.5 oz is one drink.

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Best Cognac for Beginners

August 28, 2026May 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac is French brandy from the Cognac AOC. VS / VSOP / XO are BNIC age grades. US Hennessy V.S, Courvoisier VS, and Martell VS typically print 40% ABV. Not a 2023 ranking.

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Best Cognac to Drink Straight

August 28, 2026April 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac has a reputation for being an elite, prestigious drink, which is why many people feel intimidated and don’t know much about it. 

Here’s something t

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