Take a look at out Youtube video review about French spirits. Just like the Tour de France but we call it the Taste de France. You know a little about Cognac right? What about Calvados and Armagnac? These are not Cognac’s poor cousin, just different! Take a a tour of 6 family owned Calvados, Cognac […]
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NEW Chivas Regal Chivas XV is marrying the worlds of Scotch and Cognac
Chivas Regal is marrying the worlds of Scotch and Cognac with new ‘disruptive, contemporary’ blended whisky, Chivas XV. For a contemporary’ twist, Chivas XV has been finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks. Chivas XV is a 15-year-old blend of Scotch whiskies that has been finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks for a ‘rich, refined and velvety’ […]
Quality Affordable Cognacs from France
There are many different brandies produced throughout the world; however, there is only one “cognac”. This noble spirit originates from white wine grapes called Ugni Blanc. Produced only in the Cognac region of France, the wine is distilled twice in traditional Charentais copper pot stills. The finished product is clear and adopts its beautiful amber color […]
D’USSÉ Jay Z’s new cognac lands in Australia
D’USSÉ, a new cognac to Australia, launched at Sydney’s Flamingo Lounge in Kings Cross on last Friday evening. Introduced into the USA market in 2012, D’USSÉ was quickly adopted by industry influencers and celebrities – especially in hip hop culture, featuring in music videos from Jay Z (who part owns the brand), Beyonce and Rihanna […]
Jay Z Launches New Luxury Cognac
Not that he has enough business ventures going on, Jay-Z helped introduce D’usse (pronounced “dew-say”) – a cognac being produced by Bacardi that is marketed in direct competition with Hennessy. It is said that the unveiling of D’ ussé is a direct dig at the most popular Cognac producer – Hennessy. As of now the […]
French Bastille Day Tasting Event at MyBottleShop
A celebration of all things French, Bastille Day 2017 was held at My Bottle Shop featuring tastings of various spirits from the many regions of France led by Mauro Ribeiro from Cerbaco (importer and distributor of French drinks). During the night we were so lucky to taste Domaines de Provence Rinquinquin, Domaines de Provence Grande […]
G.B. Fookes: Australian Inspired Cognac Comeback!
G.B. Fookes Cognac is the brainchild of Melbourne local Richard Wiggins. Richard loved cognac but found the drink had an old and stuffy image. The sort of stuff your dad would drink late on a Saturday night. So Richard set out on a quest to re-discover Cognac and introduce it to a new and […]
Everything you need to know about brandy
You don’t need a leather armchair and a fireplace to enjoy a fine glass of brandy. All you need is the following knowledge: Brandy isn’t just distilled wine Though its name is a shortening of branded (or burnt) wine, brandy is any distilled and barrel-aged spirit derived from fruit juice. As with wine, grape juice is […]