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Cognac is one of those special liqueurs that has to come from certain grapes, from a certain place, distilled a certain way, aged in certain casks, and blended a certain way. The Liquor Barn has a wide selection of Cognac to choose from. What exactly makes Cognac, well, Cognac? Here are ten interesting facts about this unique brandy that will help you better understand this old and distinguished spirit.1. The Cognac flavor wheel has four stages of flavor notes depending on how long it is aged. …

Want to spice up your life with some bitters but aren’t sure about how to do it?How about the classic Champagne cocktail?All you need is champagne, or other bubbly, a couple dashes of bitters, cognac, and a sugar cube, and you are set.Portions:1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters3 oz Champagne1/3 oz Cognac1 sugar cubeHere’s how the pro’s do it:Pour the bitters on the sugar cube and place the cube in the bottom of a champagne flute. Then slowly pour cognac. Then slowly pour Champagne. Garnis …