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Henry St.Pierre

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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. Thanks.
>
>

If you enjoy cherry flavored brandy, cognac is not for you. A classy drink
is any drink a person with class chooses to drink.
Regards,
Hank