Cognac

Alcoholic IngredientAllergen: AlcoholOakVanillaDried-fruitCaramelSpicyWarmFruity

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 221
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 0
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Calories come from ethanol; spirits contain negligible carbs, fat, and protein.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3650 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Cognac is a grape brandy distilled from wine and aged in oak, amber to deep mahogany in color. It shows aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and spice with a warm lingering finish, and is used to deglaze, flambe, enrich sauces, and anchor spirit-forward cocktails. Sold in VS, VSOP, and XO bottlings at around 40% ABV.

Originating in the Cognac region of western France, it is produced mainly from Ugni Blanc grapes, double-distilled in copper pot stills, then matured in French oak from Limousin or Troncais. It figures in French cuisine and classic cocktails and is exported worldwide.