Reviews and taste tests of all things Brandy and Cognac. From 60% ABV cask strength apple brandy to the classic icons like Dusse and Hennessey. Stay tuned for all of our reviews as we continue to explore the world of brandy and cognac.
I was browsing Total Wine looking for affordable cask strength and/or single barrel selections. I stumbled upon Heaven’s Door, which I recently reviewed, and Laird’s Apple Brandy Single Cask Selection. It was very reasonably priced, and I haven’t written much about brandy, other than Cognac’s such as D’usse and Hennessy. The standard expression of Laird’s…
When we think of different types of liquor, we immediately think of whiskey, tequila, vodka, rum, and gin. It’s not too often that our minds jump to brandy. Why is it that we don’t consume brandy in the same way as other spirits or think of it in the same way? Partly because many people…
Over the last couple years fake Hennessy has been a way for scammers and con artists to make money. They are distilling their own liquor and selling it in Hennessy bottles. We’re here to cue you in on the best ways to spot fake Henny because it’s not only unethical but potentially dangerous. This isn’t…
Hennessy has been and continues to be the most popular cognac on the market, but recently D’ussé has been making a push of its own thanks to Jay-Z, the rapper who owns a 50% stake in the company. In this comparison guide, D’ussé vs Hennessy, we’re going to cover the key differences between the two…