Five must-try Cognacs

I’m sure you’ve all heard of the big four Cognac houses – Martell , Rémy Martin , Hennessy and Courvoisier – but what about the other 271? With so much diversity on offer, Cognac is the perfect spirit to explore. Here are five must-try Cognacs to start your journey.

PAUL GIRAUD TRES RARE COGNAC

Paul Giraud only releases its Cognacs as single-vintage bottlings (not blends), which means that you’ll get variation from year to year, which is actually a good thing! The house relies on traditional techniques such as hand-picking its grapes, and doesn’t use chemicals or pesticides. If you’re...