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Podcast: Beverage Trade Network
Episode: Cognac : Spirits Styles - Episode#07
Description: Welcome to Bevcast, beverage trade network's podcast channel where you can get tips from alcohol beverage industry experts and learn more about beer, wine and spirits.
In this episode, we talk about Cognac, part of Spirits Styles series by Bevcast.
Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the town of Cognac, France. It is produced in the surrounding wine-growing region in the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime. Only specified grapes - such as Ugni Blanc (also called Saint-Emilion) - can be used. The brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in...