Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac: A Family Name Carried for 185 Years
Ten sons, all named Elie Ferrand, have led the same cognac house since 1840. Crystal and Roger review the expression that celebrates that unbroken line.
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Cognac & Brandy
Cognac & Brandy episodes, reviews, and tasting notes from The Liquor Connoisseur.
Fundador: The 150-Year-Old Spanish Brandy That Predates Cognac's Global Rise
Fundador is the first Spanish brandy — founded 150 years ago in Jerez, made from Palomino grapes, and aged in a solera system that predates most of the cognac houses most drinkers know.
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Eric Artiguelongue Bas-Armagnac XO: 15-Year Armagnac for $70 — Is It Worth It?
A 15-year-old armagnac for $70 sounds too good to be true. Crystal and Roger taste the Artiguelongue Bas-Armagnac XO and give their verdict on one of the category's best values.
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Armagnac de Montal: If Cognac Is Beyoncé, Armagnac Is Solange
Armagnac is older, more artisanal, and less famous than cognac — just like Solange compared to her sister. Crystal and Roger review de Montal and make the case that you should know the sibling.
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Pierre Ferrand Cognac: The House That Changed How Serious Drinkers Think About Cognac
Pierre Ferrand is one of cognac's most respected independent houses — minimal sweetening, spirit-forward production, and a commitment to the Grande Champagne terroir. Crystal and Roger review the entry expression.
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Presidente Brandy: The Mexican Brandy Crystal and Roger Came In Skeptical About
Presidente is the best-selling brandy in the United States — outselling Hennessy, E&J, and every other brandy brand. Crystal and Roger taste it and find out why.
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Rémy Martin V Brandy: The Ultra-Light Cognac That Challenges the Category
Rémy Martin V is an unaged eau de vie — crystal clear, lighter than water in its visual weight, and the opposite of everything people picture when they think of cognac.
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