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  • Armagnac
    The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy
  • Calvados
    The Spirit of Normandy
  • Tape Delay
    Confessions from
    the Eighties Underground
  • Sumac
    A Novel by Charles Neal

Beyond the Snifter

A Video Tour of the Brandy-Producing Regions of France

  1. Cognac
  2. Armagnac Intro
  3. More Armagnac
  4. Calvados

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Beyond the Snifter: A Libationary Tour of Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados

Drawing of a vintage armagnac alambic.Part 1: Cognac

Our opening segment includes a history of cognac, the origins of distillation, and the methodogy of distilling cognac. You'll learn some key differences between large house blends and cognac produced by independent growers.

Featuring: Cognac Dudognon

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Beyond the Snifter Video

Take a video tour through France's most popular brandy regions where you'll discover their history and production methods with your host, importer Charles Neal, aka Armagnac Man.

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