Cognac: The Story of the World's Greatest Brandy

Cognac: The Story of the Worlds Greatest Brandy is a fully revised third edition that provides an authoritative account of how the spirit is produced and matured. It explores the reasons for its complex character and reveals its fascinating history. The book includes a directory of the top producers and their brandies, as well as two new sections on tasting and mixing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED

Cognac is a remarkable and unparalleled compilation of insights into the world's finest brandy. The first edition of this book, published in 1986, won the Veuve Clicquot award in the US and the Deinhard/Wine Magazine award in Britain. In 2005, the second edition was awarded the André Simon prize, Britain's premier wine and spirits writing prize. The most recent edition includes a fully updated directory of the top producers and their brandies, including the author's tasting notes, and two new sections on tasting and mixing: a selection of Cognac cocktails and how to make them, and revelations on the associations made between brandy and food.

This completely updated edition of Nicholas Faith's classic guide is a thorough and engaging resource - the essential companion for every Cognac enthusiast. Nicholas Faith was the world's leading authority on Cognac. Here he explores the reasons for the spirit's complex character and reveals its fascinating history. Cognac is an extraordinary and unparalleled collection of insights into the world's finest brandy.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913141684
Edition number: revised and updated