The best way to drink Cognac is no longer from the traditional “balloon” glass. According to a Cognac expert and tour guide at the Hennessy distillery in France, the best glass is actually a “tulip” glass because it allows the aroma to get to your nose. Experts used to suggest […]
Business Insider spoke to the cofounders of 30&40 Calvados. It turns out Calvados differs from Cognac in more ways than one – even though they’re both brandies. The 30&40 team are hoping to put Calvados, which doesn’t have the same reputation as Cognac, on the map. We also found out […]
Jack Charlton, Brand Ambassador for Rémy Martin, told Business Insider the difference between Cognac and brandy. Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France, while brandy can be made anywhere in the world. Both are made from grapes, and actually come from white wine. Cognac is one of […]
Rebecca Jago and Beanie Espey might have the coolest job in the world – they’re rare spirit hunters. Their company, The Last Drop Distillers, sells bottles of rare spirits for thousands to high-profile clients and collectors. Business Insider spoke to Jago about how she finds rare liquor and the business […]
Zack O’Malley Greenburg discusses how hip-hop moguls Jay-Z and Diddy leveraged their fame to create million-dollar brands. Greenburg is the author of “3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and Hip-Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise.” Jay-Z launched Armand de Brignac and Diddy has a deal with Diageo’s Ciroc vodka. Visit the Business section […]
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