French cognac gets green light for ‘XXO’ label
French cognac will soon be able to be marketed as XXO, or “extra extra old,” after regulators accepted a push by distillers to modify strict sales and production rules, an
French cognac will soon be able to be marketed as XXO, or “extra extra old,” after regulators accepted a push by distillers to modify strict sales and production rules, an
The days of enjoying drinks by the fireplace on a nippy night—think of a well-dressed gentleman lounging on a dark leather chair, a Bolivar Belicoso cigar on one hand and a glass of cognac on the other—may be coming to an end.
Cheers to the folks who transformed the Shooting Gallery—a multipurpose studio complex in Makati—into a town plaza with bars on the street for the launch of “King of the Road”—a promotional event to introduce French cognac brand Hennessy Very Special (VS) to a younger market.
A-LISTERS and VIPs recently joined Hennessy in toasting the cognac giant’s 250th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center. Guests were greeted by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, no less, Ballet
Hennessy’s hand-picked artist, Up Dharma Down, considered to be a band different from all others in the Philippines today. They are able to combine several elements from different genres using
There’s reason people don’t quaff Hennessy cognac like a cheap ale. And not just because it’s expensive.
There are journalists who drink not for pleasure after work, but rather from the frustrations of their job. In our case, drinking has become part of our
Don’t let the herbal-sounding name Sage fool you, dahlings. It’s Makati Shangri-La’s latest bar and restaurant, which was recently transformed into an elegant red-carpet venue for the unveiling of Philippine Tatler’s new look and new beginnings—a double celebration to thank the public for its unwavering support, palangga.
Fueled by a growing middle class with a voracious appetite for aspirational products, Asia, including developing markets like Vietnam and the Philippines, is beginning to develop a taste for cognac.
Being a member of Hennessy’s eight-man tasting committee is probably a job countless men would die for. But for Renaud de Gironde, a third-generation taster, his 10 years with the team has been a humbling experience, which also fostered in him patience, discipline and a keen taste for quality.
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