AnswersDriveAll Louis XIII de Rémy Martin is a blend of 1,200 eaux de vie between 40 and 100 years old, aged in oak barrels that are several hundred years old; it costs about $2,400 a bottle at BevMo. A good ol' Rémy Martin XO aged at least 22 years costs $145.
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What is the most expensive liquor in the world?
The Most Expensive Liquors in the World
- D'Amalfi Limoncello Supreme — AUD $58.8 million.
- Pasión Azteca, Platinum Liquor Bottle by Tequila Ley — $4.7 million.
- Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne — $2.7 million.
- Diva Vodka — $1.3 million.
- Mendis Coconut Brandy — $1.3 million.
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What is the most expensive alcohol in the world?
Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne – ($1.9 Million) This is one of the most expensive bottles of alcohol in the world because it's one-hundred years old and comes in a twenty-four carat gold and sterling silver bottle that is covered in bling. The bottle is adorned with almost seven thousand diamonds.
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What is the most expensive bottle of cognac?
A look at the world's most expensive Cognac. A staple for the world's rich and famous, Cognac is known for its rarity as much as for its hefty price tags. But it still may be a shocker that world's most expensive bottle of cognac goes for $156,760. It's an 1858 Cuvee Léonie and it's the only bottle for sale in the U.S.
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What is the most expensive whiskey in the world?
Probably not a half-million dollars. A large crystal decanter filled with rare Macallan "M" whisky sold for $628,205 at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong this weekend. That hefty price tag set a new world record for the most expensive single-malt whisky sold at auction. First, there's the bottle.
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Where is Remy Martin made?
Rémy Martin (French pronunciation: ?[?emi ma?t?~]) is a French firm that primarily produces and sells cognac. Founded in 1724 and based in the city of Cognac, it is one of the biggest cognac producers and is also part of the Comité Colbert, an association of luxury businesses which promotes French know-how worldwide.
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What is a Remy Martin 1738?
Blended and aged according to the expert craftsmanship that so pleased the royal palate, Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal embodies the finest traditions of cognac making. A cognac that uniquely honors one of the highest marks of recognition, 1738 Accord Royal is a cognac of exquisite, robust and rich taste."
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Which is the best cognac?
Priced at under $75, these Cognacs are an ideal introduction to the sought-after spirit.
- Gautier Cognac VSOP. (Gayot.com) Origin: Cognac, France.
- Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal. (Gayot.com)
- Camus Borderies Cognac VSOP. (Gayot.com)
- Hennessy Privilège VSOP Cognac. (Gayot.com)
- Cognac Prunier VSOP Grande Champagne. (Gayot.com)
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Is there a difference between Cognac and Brandy?
Cognac and Brandy are more or less the same thing, a brandy. However, they have some distinct differences. Brandy is not limited to being produced from only grapes and can also be produced using other fruits, while cognac is primarily made from distilling grapes that also special kind of grapes.
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Which is better VS or VSOP?
VS stands for "Very Special": only eaux-de-vie at least two years old can be used to make a VS cognac. VSOP stands for "Very Superior Old Pale": VSOP cognacs are created from eaux-de-vie aged for at least four years. The VSOP category includes designations such as "Old" or "Reserve".
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How do you drink cognac?
First, pour about 25 milliliters (0.85 ounces) of cognac into your glass. Next, hold the glass in the palm of your hand, allowing your body heat to slowly warm the cognac. This will elevate the flavors and intensify the aromas. Warm the cognac for 8 to 10 minutes before drinking it.
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What is the difference between Cognac and Brandy?
It's become known as a symbol of French luxury, the best brandy money can buy (yes, cognac is a brandy). Brandy generally refers to a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit juice. It can be produced using grapes or fruit. (Calvados, for instance, is an apple brandy from the Normandy region in France).
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Is cognac good for your health?
Wine has a reputation for being good for you and can promote heart health. Although this is true, wine is not the only drink that can benefit your body (as well as heart and soul). Of course the key is moderation. It is no surprise that cognac is nicknamed “the healing drink” or “the live water.”
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Is Hennessy a brandy?
No Hennessy is a cognac. A variety of brandy. Here's a link explaining where cognac comes from and what allows it to bear that name rather than just being called brandy.
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Is Brandy the same as whiskey?
While brandy is generally made from grapes, any distilled liquor made from fermented fruit juice is called brandy. Whiskey (or whisky, as it's spelled in Europe) begins with grain, typically malted barley, corn, or other cereal grains, which is essentially brewed and fermented into beer.
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Is cognac wine or whiskey?
Only brandy from the Cognac region of France can be called Cognac. Scotch is whiskey (or whisky, as the Scots spell it). It begins with grain, typically malted barley, which is essentially brewed and fermented into beer. The beer is then distilled in a similar way that the wine is distilled into brandy.
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What type of alcohol is cognac?
Cognac is a type of brandy and, after the distillation and during the aging process, is also called eau de vie. It is produced by doubly distilling white wines produced in any of the designated growing regions.
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Is Hennessy a whiskey?
Jas Hennessy & Co., or more simply Hennessy, is a cognac house with headquarters in Cognac, France. Jas Hennessy & Co. sells about 50 million bottles a year worldwide, or more than 40 percent of the world's cognac, making it the world's largest cognac producer.