At the 2025 Beverage Testing Institute brandy judging, Courvoisier’s 30 Year XO Royal took top honors as Best Cognac. Eight other gold medals were awarded across the field. Courvoisier dominated the ...

Cognac played a special role as the original spirit of choice in early cocktail creation. Prairie Rose is Food & Wine's senior drinks editor. A trained sommelier, cocktail book author, and wine and ...

Cognac is still one of the most exciting spirits on the market. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Hennessy is one of the biggest names in Cognac, and there ...

D’usse, XO Cognac, 40% ABV, 750 ml, 97/100 points, won a platinum medal and was named the best cognac and best brandy. One cognac brand took a platinum medal, and five spirits took gold medals in the ...