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Brandy

Flashback !!!• Long before the 16th century, wine was a popular product for

trading in European region. • In the early 16th century, a Dutchman trader invented the

way to ship more wine in the limited cargo space by removing water from the wine.

• Then he could add the water back to the concentrated wine at the destination port in Holland.

• They called it "bradwijn," meaning "burned wine," and later became "brandy."

Select the cognac you want to drink. Cognacs are separated into grades based on their age.• Choose the Very Special (VS) grade

of cognac. VS cognac is brandy that has been stored for at least 2 years.

• Select the Very Special Old Pale (VSOP) grade of cognac. VSOP cognac is brandy that has been stored for at least 4 years.

• Pick the Extra Old (XO) grade of cognac. XO cognac is brandy that has been stored for at least 6 years. Some premium blends of XO cognac have been stored for at least 20 years.

How to Drink Cognac ???

• Choose your wineglass. • A tulip shaped wineglass

is universally preferred among cognac drinkers, but a low spherical wineglass is also acceptable.

• Pour about 25 ml (0.85 oz) of cognac into your wineglass.

• Allow the cognac to warm in your hand.

• Allow the cognac to warm in your hand.

• Hold your wineglass containing the cognac for around 10 minutes. Cup the bottom of the wineglass in your palm to help it reach room temperature or around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.11 C).

• Look at the surface color of the cognac.

• The color it reflects will indicate its age.

• Observe a straw yellow color to indicate a young cognac.

• Notice a golden, amber or auburn red hue for older cognacs.

• Smell your cognac. Place your nose on the edge of your wineglass and inhale the aroma, which is also known as the "montant odor."

• Depending on the cognac, the smell will range from floral to fruity.

• Floral scents may hint of violets or roses, which fruity scents may suggest grapefruits or plums.

• Swirl the cognac gently while it's in your glass.

• This will help release different aromas.

• Smell your cognac again. • You may be able smell

some different aromas as a result of swirling the cognac.

• Take a small sip of your cognac.

• A small sip will ensure you will be able to distinguish all the flavors the cognac has to offer.

• Let the cognac pass over your palate slowly so you can enjoy its complex texture.