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What Are Hennessy Gummy Bears?

August 28, 2026May 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover soak, not IBA and not a kids leftover. Leftover VA ABC VS/VSOP/XO 40.0/80. Unused recovered 2 oz as official. Unused pineapple-lowers-alcohol.

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Best Cognac to Drink Straight

August 28, 2026April 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac has a reputation for being an elite, prestigious drink, which is why many people feel intimidated and don’t know much about it. 

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Hennessy Cognac Line: Proofs and Types

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hennessy V.S prints 40% on hennessy.com. XO is a 10-year BNIC floor (2018). Not a ranking.

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How Long Does Cognac Last?

August 28, 2026April 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Sealed cognac does not spoil like wine. Official open-bottle months unused — FLAG. 27 CFR 5.145. Typical 40% FLAG. Keep sealed, cool, dark.

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What Are Hennessy Cake Leftovers?

August 28, 2026April 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover cognac in a batter, not an official tile. Leftover VA ABC VS/VSOP/XO 40.0/80. Unused 7-way ranking. Unused shop toppers.

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Martell: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026April 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Martell cognac bottle, review and buying guide

Martell is the oldest of the big Cognac houses (1715), owned by Pernod Ricard. US nutrition lists VS, VSOP, Cordon Bleu, and XO at 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one drink.

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Crown Royal vs Hennessy

August 28, 2026April 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic whisky bottle beside a generic cognac bottle, both labeled 40% ABV, with captions Canadian whisky versus cognac.

Crown Royal is Canadian whisky. Hennessy is French cognac. Both are usually 40% ABV, so 1.5 oz is one standard drink.

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Hennessy and Lemonade

August 28, 2026April 15, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Hennessy-lemonade recipe. Official US V.S ABV unused FLAG. Lemonade is 0%. Cognac 13.

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What to Mix With Cognac

August 28, 2026April 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official cognac mixer. Cognac is delimited brandy (27 CFR 5.145). Typical US 40% FLAG. Ginger ale is 0%. Do not swap brandy 12 / cognac 13.

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XO Cognac: What Extra Old Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

XO cognac is Extra Old: youngest eau-de-vie at least 10 years (BNIC, 2018). Typical US 40% — FLAG. Not a ranking.

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