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Editor’s note: We’re republishing this review from our archive as part of a reorganization of the site’s content. Courvoisier VSOP & XO Cognac by F. Sot Fitzgerald For the sake of review, I ought mention of what Cognac is. Cognac
by Jacob Over the summer, I took a trip to Rodman’s in Washington, DC to pick up some white wines. I mostly bought Sauvignon Blanc with the intention of drinking them within six months. The other night, we had a friend over for
Liqueurs often are treated as the weird stepchild of the drinks world. Pity, for there are many terrific liqueurs that rival the greatest of spirits. By snubbing them, many gourmands and sippers are missing out. Grand Marnier long has had
by Jacob If you read most wine books, the author almost always begins by telling a story about the first time they tasted “real” wine and realized it was more than the Boone’s Farm or white zinfandel most college students come
As noted here, we have reviewed a few products imported by Aiko. Some are quite good; one, though, was dreadful. Troll Liqueur comes from France, and is being promoted in part through an online cartoon. This low-booze (34 proof) liqueur is
10/2009 COGNAC: DERET COGNAC VSOP AND CROIZET VSOP COGNAC These two cognacs met our approcal: (1) Deret Cognac VSOP. (Rating ****1/4) You may contact the importer at http://www.preissimports.com/productsdetail.aspx?DERET%20V.S.O.P.%20COGNAC%2010%20YEAR%20OLD(2) Croizet Cognac VSOP. (Rating ***3/4) For further details, head to http://www.croizet.com/ To