Cognac : The story of the world's greatest brandy (eBook)

Cognac is the third edition of Nicholas Faith's classic study of the world's finest brandy. Written in an authoritative but readable manner by cognac expert Nicholas Faith, this eagerly anticipated third edition of the world's most comprehensive guide to cognac unravels its history and explains how it is made and matured, providing an incomparable insight into this much-loved spirit. There is also a fully updated directory of the top cognacs, including the author's tasting notes. This unrivalled companion for every brandy enthusiast reveals the mysteries of cognac's unique qualities and gives practical guidance on how to taste and mix it.

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This fully revised third edition of Cognac: The story of the world's greatest brandy provides an authoritative account of how the much-loved spirit is produced and matured. Nicholas Faith, the world's leading authority on cognac, explores the reasons for the spirit's complex character, and reveals its fascinating history. Cognac is an extraordinary and unparalleled collection of insights into the world's finest brandy. The first edition of this book, published in 1986, won the Veuve Clicquot award in the US and the Deinhard/Wine Magazine award in Britain. In 2005 the second edition was awarded the Andr Simon prize, Britain's premier wines and spirits writing prize. This new edition includes a fully updated directory of the top producers and their brandies - including the author's tasting notes - and two new sections on tasting and mixing: a selection of cognac cocktails and how to make them, and revelations on the associations made between brandy and food. This completely updated edition of Nicholas Faith's classic guide is a thorough and engaging resource - the essential companion for every cognac enthusiast.