often capitalized
: a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime distilled from white wine
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Luxury spirits brand Grand Marnier, renowned for its unique mix of cognac and orange liqueur, hosted an immersive experience for New York Fashion Week attendees.
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2024
All are done in soft but warm earth tones, especially cocoas, cognacs, and beiges.
—Andrew Sessa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Its elusive aroma and unique taste is usually developed in long-aged cognacs, but can be tricky to find in whisky, even among those matured in cognac casks.
—Claire Dodd, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Swigging cognac on the red carpet of the 2009 VMAs seemingly led to another controversial moment — his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Video by a Female Artist.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2024
All are done in soft but warm earth tones, especially cocoas, cognacs, and beiges.
—Andrew Sessa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Its elusive aroma and unique taste is usually developed in long-aged cognacs, but can be tricky to find in whisky, even among those matured in cognac casks.
—Claire Dodd, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Swigging cognac on the red carpet of the 2009 VMAs seemingly led to another controversial moment — his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Video by a Female Artist.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Cognac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognac. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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named for Cognac, town in France in and near which it is made
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