Cognac

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I don't buy booze until I can try it in a bar or wherever. The couple
of times I've asked for Plymouth at a bar, they haven't had it. I
don't even know if my local Liquor Barn carries it. I need to look.

I'll chance one bottle.
If I don't like it as a spirit, it always get used as a minor ingredient
in something else.
--
Carl Robson
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Generally, Cognac is drank with cola:

By whom, for God's sake?

I do somtimes, but only cheaper brandy as long drink on a hot day.
--
Carl Robson
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sf said:

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Lining up the good ones, eh? OK, let's put Bombay Sapphire in the
number then.

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Oh, Vilco.... Adulterating Sapphire with tonic is almost
sacrilegious!

LOL, I agree. I always had sapphire on its own.
--
Vilco
Think pink, drink rose'

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Andy q said:

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On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:08:13 -0500, Andy <q> wrote:

>
>I've got an airplane bottle of Grand Marnier on the kitchen sink window
>shelf. Supposedly good for a French toast "marinade."
>

Before I lost the recipe, it was the "secret" ingredient in my
pineapple/orange marmalade.

sf,

I'll bet that spiced up breakfast!

Seriously, it really DID make a difference in the mixture! I made it
one time without the GM and there was a definite difference which I
didn't like.

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Let me guess, you like coffee before sex too??

Coffee???? I'm not "that" easy. Sheesh! Give me some credit.

😉

You're on my side! 🙂

Andy

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I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not much of a
drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I pretty much only

drink

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red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored brandy. I never developed a taste

for

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the dark liquors, like scotch or rye. So I'm wondering what cognac would

be

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like. All I know about it is that it seems to be a classy drink. My

question,

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and forgive me for asking such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I

mean,

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temperature, serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies and on TV

warming

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something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I did a little research and

see the

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alcohol content is about 40% or 80 proof. But I know little else. Also

brands?

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I'd appreciate any help in delving into this possible pleasure late in

life.

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Thanks.

Cognac is the more refined cousin of brandy. Start with a fine cognac that
won't break the bank. My personal favorite is Pierre Frerrand. Not hugely
expensive at 60 bucks a bottle, but you don't drink it every day. Get
yourself a nice set of snifters. The shape of the glass helps to release
the aromas. Cognac is such a delicate liquor, with amazing nuances and
incredible aromas. You'll smell apples, cherry, cream, honey, butter and
vanilla in the PF. I prefer it over Courvoisier any time. Drink it at room
temperature. Allow your hands to warm the glass it helps release the
aromas. It's not a snobbery thing, it really makes a difference in your
enjoyment. Employ the nose, sniff deeply, let it rest a moment then a nice
sip. Allow it to slowly cover the tongue. A fine cognac is a symphony of
rich aromas and every sip should be savored.

Start with a nice VSOP, that stands for Very Special Old Pale. Don't even
think about the VS, Very Special, compared to VSOP it is unremarkable.
Start with the good stuff. If you like it, move up to the XO, eXtra Old and
then of course the Napoleon Brandy,

Paul

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I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not much
of a drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I pretty
much only drink red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored brandy. I
never developed a taste for the dark liquors, like scotch or rye. So
I'm wondering what cognac would be like. All I know about it is that
it seems to be a classy drink. My question, and forgive me for asking
such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I mean, temperature,
serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies and on TV warming
something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I did a little research
and see the alcohol content is about 40% or 80 proof. But I know
little else. Also brands? I'd appreciate any help in delving into this
possible pleasure late in life. Thanks.

If you enjoy cherry flavored brandy, cognac is not for you. A classy drink
is any drink a person with class chooses to drink.
Regards,
Hank

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"Peter A" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Anyone who drinks cognac with cola should be put in the same sinking
boat as those who mix scotch with milk.

I seem to remember that some old guys with stomach problems ordered
these in one of the first neighborhood bars I worked in. The kind of guys
who would open and close the bar.

It's big amongst the negro set...they even think Courvoisier 'n coke is
chic.

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Best
Greg

2 black girls were discussing the nicknames they had for their
respective boyfriends.

One says she calls her boyfriend Corvoisier.

The second says "aint that some kind of fancy liquor?"

The first replies "YEAH!!"

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Paul M. Cook said:

Start with a nice VSOP, that stands for Very Special Old Pale. Don't even
think about the VS, Very Special, compared to VSOP it is unremarkable.
Start with the good stuff. If you like it, move up to the XO, eXtra Old and
then of course the Napoleon Brandy,

Personally. I sort of like the VSOs because they still have a bit of a bite
to them.

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I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not much
of a drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I pretty
much only drink red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored brandy. I
never developed a taste for the dark liquors, like scotch or rye. So
I'm wondering what cognac would be like. All I know about it is that
it seems to be a classy drink. My question, and forgive me for asking
such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I mean, temperature,
serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies and on TV warming
something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I did a little research
and see the alcohol content is about 40% or 80 proof. But I know
little else. Also brands? I'd appreciate any help in delving into this
possible pleasure late in life. Thanks.

If you enjoy cherry flavored brandy, cognac is not for you. A classy drink
is any drink a person with class chooses to drink.
Regards,
Hank

Oh get a grip, Hank. If a person started out drinking Coors beer would you
discourage them if they showed an interest in fine wine? People mature,
tastes change, palettes seek new and different things. Encourage them,
don't patronize them.

Paul

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I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not
much of a drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I
pretty much only drink red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored
brandy. I never developed a taste for the dark liquors, like scotch
or rye. So I'm wondering what cognac would be like. All I know
about it is that it seems to be a classy drink. My question, and
forgive me for asking such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I
mean, temperature, serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies
and on TV warming something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I
did a little research and see the alcohol content is about 40% or
80 proof. But I know little else. Also brands? I'd appreciate any
help in delving into this possible pleasure late in life. Thanks.

If you enjoy cherry flavored brandy, cognac is not for you. A classy
drink is any drink a person with class chooses to drink.
Regards,
Hank

Oh get a grip, Hank. If a person started out drinking Coors beer
would you discourage them if they showed an interest in fine wine?
People mature, tastes change, palettes seek new and different things.
Encourage them, don't patronize them.

Paul

I don't think the OP is just "starting out". There is a vast difference
between beer and wine. The difference between cherry flavored and cognac
is not so great (both are brandies). Fine wine is in the taste buds of
the drinker. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking Coors
beer. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking cherry
flavored brandy. There is nothing about cognac that makes it a 'classy'
drink.The OP indicated he enjoyed cherry flavored brandy and didn't care
for the "dark liquors". Cherry flavored brandy is a very sweet cloying
drink. Not that cocnac tastes like rye or scotch, but is more like them
than cherry flavored brandy. I was only suggesting he save his money. So
I guess I should encourage him. So here goes; pick up a bottle of XO and
enjoy its heady aroma after warming the snifter between your hands for an
hour or so. You must also try armanacs and Napoleons also (only vsops of
course).
By the way, Paul. What do you have against Coors beer drinkers? Palettes
change as do palates.
Regards,
Hank

"Henry St.Pierre" <[email hidden]> wrote

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I don't think the OP is just "starting out". There is a vast difference
between beer and wine. The difference between cherry flavored and cognac
is not so great (both are brandies).

I think the difference is great indeed. Between cherry flavored *anything*
and cognac.

Fine wine is in the taste buds of

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the drinker. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking Coors
beer. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking cherry
flavored brandy. There is nothing about cognac that makes it a 'classy'
drink.The OP indicated he enjoyed cherry flavored brandy and didn't care
for the "dark liquors". Cherry flavored brandy is a very sweet cloying
drink. Not that cocnac tastes like rye or scotch, but is more like them
than cherry flavored brandy. I was only suggesting he save his money. So
I guess I should encourage him. So here goes; pick up a bottle of XO and
enjoy its heady aroma after warming the snifter between your hands for an
hour or so. You must also try armanacs and Napoleons also (only vsops of
course).
By the way, Paul. What do you have against Coors beer drinkers? Palettes
change as do palates.

Food snobs are among the least evolved of humans, right down there with
all the other snivelling, grasping, hopelessly insecure creatures who try to
bolster their feeling of worth by attaching themselves to other objects they
think will somehow raise their social status.

Uck.

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I don't think the OP is just "starting out". There is a vast difference
between beer and wine.

No really? Who would have guessed?

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The difference between cherry flavored and cognac
is not so great (both are brandies).

The difference is huge. You might as well say that there is not that
much difference between Chateau Margaux 1982 and Wild Irish Rose because
"both are wines." It's an idiotic idea.

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Fine wine is in the taste buds of
the drinker.

But taste buds differ, and a lot of people have pretty poor ones. They
are welcome to drink what they like, but when these people try to tell
me that what they like is just as good as anything else then they will
get an argument.

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There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking Coors
beer. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking cherry
flavored brandy.

And there's nothing "wrong" about eating dinner at McDonald's every
night. It has nothing to do with "class" but it does have to do with
taste. Just like McD's is totally divorced from the flavors and
pleasures of good food, Coors beer and cherry brandy are totally
divorced from the enjoyment of good beer and brandy.

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There is nothing about cognac that makes it a 'classy'
drink.

Again, it has nothing to do with class. The fact is that cognac offers
depth and subtleties of favor that bring great enjoyment to those who
can appreciate it.

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Peter Aitken

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In article <[email hidden]>,
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I don't think the OP is just "starting out". There is a vast

difference

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between beer and wine.

No really? Who would have guessed?

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The difference between cherry flavored and cognac
is not so great (both are brandies).

The difference is huge. You might as well say that there is not that
much difference between Chateau Margaux 1982 and Wild Irish Rose

because

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"both are wines." It's an idiotic idea.

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Fine wine is in the taste buds of
the drinker.

But taste buds differ, and a lot of people have pretty poor ones. They
are welcome to drink what they like, but when these people try to tell
me that what they like is just as good as anything else then they will
get an argument.

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There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking Coors
beer. There is nothing wrong or 'classless' about drinking cherry
flavored brandy.

And there's nothing "wrong" about eating dinner at McDonald's every
night. It has nothing to do with "class" but it does have to do with
taste. Just like McD's is totally divorced from the flavors and
pleasures of good food, Coors beer and cherry brandy are totally
divorced from the enjoyment of good beer and brandy.

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There is nothing about cognac that makes it a 'classy'
drink.

Again, it has nothing to do with class. The fact is that cognac offers
depth and subtleties of favor that bring great enjoyment to those who
can appreciate it.

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