At the 2025 Beverage Testing Institute brandy judging, Courvoisier’s 30 Year XO Royal took top honors as Best Cognac. Eight other gold medals were awarded across the field. Courvoisier dominated the ...

Cognac is still one of the most exciting spirits on the market. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Hennessy is one of the biggest names in Cognac, and there ...

A few years ago, Bardstown Bourbon Company launched its own in-house-produced lineup of whiskeys called the Origin Series. These are very good, but the distillery is better known for its sourced ...

D’usse, XO Cognac, 40% ABV, 750 ml, 97/100 points, won a platinum medal and was named the best cognac and best brandy. One cognac brand took a platinum medal, and five spirits took gold medals in the ...

Walking into the cellars of the Château de Cognac is as close to time travel as I’ve ever come. The structure traces its roots back to the 10th century, when it was built as a fortress overlooking the ...