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It’s been a gradual process. But isn’t the old saying that good things come to those who wait? That’s the story of Cognac. Over the past century, Cognac—a specialty brandy distilled from white wine—has established its position as one of the world’s leading luxury drinks. Because Cognac is a blend of spirits across vintage years, those blends became rich and complex as the producers grew older and acquired more reserve stocks.
Today the packaging and bottling of the top Cognacs is just as beautiful and compelling as the liquid contained inside. Some cost as much as an emerging artist’s canvas. A hand-blown crystal decanter may not improve the taste of Cognac, but a
