Across the country, a debate rages on... One side fervently believes cognac should only be enjoyed in a snifter. The other is like, “Hey, let’s not be so dogmatic here.” Each makes a fine point, but ...

Just like it can feel like there’s a cooking instrument for every type of food or dish, there seems to be a dedicated glass for every kind of spirit and cocktail. And if you’re a fan of brandy or ...

Cognac -- it's a city, a color, a digestif, a state of mind. In fact, it's fascinating how one word can evoke images of crystal snifters, formal dinners, Cuban cigars and crackling fireplaces. And ...

If you've ever ordered a cognac at a trendy restaurant, you've no doubt witnessed the bartender making a show of heating a snifter with hot water before filling it. It's a dirty little secret (at ...

From the court of King Louis XIII in Versailles, France, to today’s hottest hip-hop artists, enthusiastic imbibers have enjoyed the indulgence, elegance and complex flavors of a snifter of cognac.