Q: To make Cognac, where must the grapes come from?
A: South-West France, North of Bordeaux
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Q: Can Cognac be distilled in a Column Still?
A: It has to be double distilled in a pot still by law
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Q: Must Cognac be aged in new Oak Barrel?
A: No, the law only states that it must be aged in oak barrels for at least 2 years.
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Q: What flavour does Cognac has?
A: Vanilla and toast
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Q: For Cognacs that is aged longer, what aromas can it develop?
A: Fruit-cake, leather, wood polish
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Q: Is Cognac blended?
A: Nearly all cognac are blended to give it extra complexity
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Q: Is cognac sweetened?
A: It is common to color it with caramel and sweeten it slightly
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Q: What is the youngest guarantee age of the spirit in a XO?
A: 10 years
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Q: What is the youngest guarantee age of the spirit in a VSOP?
A: 4 years
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Q: Region for Cognac and Aromatised Wine
A: South-West, South-East of France
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Q: Most pot stills today are heated with steam jackets.
A: True
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Q: Brandy is a spirit always made from fruit.
A: True
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Q: Ethanol boils at a higher temperature than water.
A: False
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Q: Cognac can be made from any grapes from anywhere.
A: False
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Q: The newly made cognac must be aged in oak for at least 3 years.
A: False
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