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Dave Smith[_2_]

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> I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not much of a
> drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I pretty much only drink
> red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored brandy. I never developed a taste for
> the dark liquors, like scotch or rye. So I'm wondering what cognac would be
> like. All I know about it is that it seems to be a classy drink. My question,
> and forgive me for asking such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I mean,
> temperature, serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies and on TV warming
> something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I did a little research and see the
> alcohol content is about 40% or 80 proof. But I know little else. Also brands?
> I'd appreciate any help in delving into this possible pleasure late in life.

Cognac is brandy. It is brandy from the Cognac region. Another region that
makes great brandy is Armanac. it doe snot need to be heated up but it is
usually drunk from a snifter that allows you to savour the aroma, and you
hold it with your and around the bottom of the glass, not the stem, so that
the warmth from your hand helps to release that aroma.

It is potent stuff. If you find yourself enjoying brandy you might want to
try some good Scotch, single malt not a blend.