Wine Review: Cognac VSOP and XO - Episode 82

[j42brklyn]

Bring the last two bottles to Brooklyn for my rooftop party. Sorry not sharing:)

[rainbowgoods]

im here drinking a glass or three myself. ha.

[spitbucketTV]

@rainbowgoods How was it?

[supertrex2]

is it high carbs?

[spitbucketTV]

@supertrex2 most distilled alcoholic beverages have a low-carb content

[Tampanda]

Sooooo with Cognac, what percentage alcohol is it usually bottled at? Because with Scotch it varies greatly. And if it's higher than 40% alcohol, say 46% and up, do you add a splash of water as you would with Scotch? Adding water with Scotch that is still at cask strength helps open up the whisky. Does that apply with Cognac?

[RonanDawn]

@Tampanda Cognac is 40% ABV and is ready to drink right from the bottle. There is no need to add water to a cognac...other Brandy might require this...but Cognac is pretty much a set in stone flavor. It is intended to be sipped slowly to allow the drink to open up and unlock flavors from first sip to the last. The snifter glass is warmed by the hand and allows for a very fragrant drink. Modern culture drinks Cognacs in cocktails like...2 shots cognac..4 parts Coke...2 large lime slices :)