Cognac, Kyle Jarrard
Cognac, Kyle Jarrard
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Cognac
The Seductive Saga of the World's Most Coveted Spirit

Author: Kyle Jarrard

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 10 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/20/2020

Synopsis

Called the brandy of the gods by Victor Hugo, Cognac is a universal symbol of refinement and quality. In the first comprehensive history of this celebrated drink, Kyle Jarrard charts Cognac's birth in the 1500s and its transformation into the world's most coveted brandy. Along the way, he reveals how Cognac distillers weathered vineyard die-offs, the German occupation, and other challenges over the yearsand offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Hennessy, Remy-Martin, Courvoisier, Martell, and other legendary brands.

About Kyle Jarrard

Kyle Jarrard is a senior editor at the International Herald Tribune and the author of the highly acclaimed novels Over There and Rolling the Bones.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave

Because I love fragrances, I often smell perfumes that have a "cognac" note in them. And they're always really good. But I honestly didn't know anything about cognac, and when I saw this on Hoopla, I decided to check it out. Overall, it's a good book. I think it's way too long for the subject matter.......more

Goodreads review by Tom

I picked this book because of the four books on cognac(!) at the library this was the thinnest to carry on my commute. Informative and readable. Covers the history and development of the eau de vie that became cognac. Good survey of the current industry. Made me go out and try some cognac. I can say......more

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