What is National Cognac Day?
Each year on June 4th, brandy enthusiasts and distillers commemorate National Cognac Day. Cognac, a well-known brandy, was named after the town of Cognac, France, where it is made. The area is also known for vineyards and wine making.
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To use the brand Cognac, a distilled brandy must satisfy certain legislative conditions within the company. The use of a particular variety of grapes is one of the primary requirements during production. Ugni Blanc is the primary grape used in this recipe. In addition,, the brandy must be distilled twice in copper pot stills. Distillers must also age the brandy at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Troncais. However, most distillery cognacs age their cognacs much longer than the minimum legal requirement.
Nearly 200 cognacs are available to choose from, from. According to one 2008 survey, more than 90% of cognac for the US market comes from just four producers.
There are also various ways of enjoying cognac. It can be enjoyed neat or over ice, depending on the occasion. With a little water, Cognac may even be didiluted. However, cognac can also be used to make a variety of cocktails. Distillers also use cognac to produce other liqueurs and mixers, adding to the variety to their bar range.
