Cognac

Definitions

1. A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.
   countable, uncountable
2. A city and commune of Charente department, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; famous for cognac brandy.

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Examples

“Major manufacturers add⟳ a small proportion of caramel to color their cognacs.”

“Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid.”

“We’d have⟳ a script meeting for the next day’s shooting that lasted until two in the morning, and he’d be up again at six for a breakfast meeting. I survived on cognac. I have⟳ no idea how he did it.”

“David Mason, Beverage and Bar Manager at St. Regis, describes the complex aromas and layered palate of the cognac thus: “It’s kind of autumn flavors. Really nutty, almondy – kind of fig, plum, dried fruits. But it finishes off really smoothly but with a little bit of tobacco leaf.””

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