Classic Cognac Trail

A quick run down on Cognac
A  type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France & made from white wine, using only very specific types of grapes grown in one of the six crus surrounding the town of Cognac in the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions of France
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The white wine used to make cognac must be made from at least 90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard grapes. The final 10% may be made from Folignan, Jurançon blanc, Meslier St-François, Sélect, Montils or Sémillon grapes.
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It is aged in one of two types of French oak, Limousin or Tronçais at least two years before it can be called ‘Cognac’
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The official quality grades of cognac are:
VS: Very Special – Aged for at least two years in cask
VSOP: Very Superior Old Pale: Aged for at least four years in cask
XO: Xtra Old : Aged for at least six years in cask
Hors d’age : Beyond age
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So here with J Denis Boutrier Cognac a VS grade, I have my Cognac Trail Cocktail going
Hope you love it.
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Ingredients

J Denis Boutrier Cognac – 60 ml
Amrut Single Malt Whiskey – 10 ml
Big Banyan Shiraz Red Wine – 10 ml
Sprite – to top
Ice cubes
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Preparation Method

Fill your glass with ice cubes & pour in the Cognac. Top it up with Sprite. Release the Single malt over the top & then libate it with red wine. There you have the Classic Cognac Trail.
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Cheers!