The World of Cognac

The World of Cognac—the world’s finest brandy—provides an authoritative account of the history and culture of cognac and how this much-loved spirit is produced and matured. Michelle Brachet explores the reasons for the spirit’s complex character, and reveals its fascinating history with anecdotes dating from the 7th century right up to our modern-day cocktail culture. The author expertly explains how it is made, the people involved, the classification and age; the art of tasting and enjoyin...