What is the "proper" way to drink cognac?

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 07:14 PM

I have some Hennessy cognac that I would like to try, but I want to make certain that I drink it in an appropriate manner such that I can fully enjoy it. Any suggestions? Should it be sampled on ice? Should it be sampled at room temperature? If it isn't already blatantly obvious, I'm new to cognac.

**Joey** · July 19th, 2007, 07:39 PM

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I have some Hennessy cognac that I would like to try, but I want to make certain that I drink it in an appropriate manner such that I can fully enjoy it. Any suggestions? Should it be sampled on ice? Should it be sampled at room temperature? If it isn't already blatantly obvious, I'm new to cognac.

If you're new to it, I suggest sampling it in a variety of ways. Ultimately though, the best way to drink a good cognac is neat at around room temp

A snifter is usually the best glass, but I believe a nice tulip shaped wine glass will do the trick

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 07:42 PM

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If you're new to it, I suggest sampling it in a variety of ways. Ultimately though, the best way to drink a good cognac is neat at around room temp

A snifter is usually the best glass, but I believe a nice tulip shaped wine glass will do the trick

Unfortunately, I don't know how practical that is; I only have a small, 50ML bottle.

**Joey** · July 19th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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Unfortunately, I don't know how practical that is; I only have a small, 50ML bottle.

Do it at room temp then

Brandy is really meant to be savored anyway, try to coax all the nuances out of it.

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 07:48 PM

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Do it at room temp then

Brandy is really meant to be savored anyway, try to coax all the nuances out of it.

Would a wine glass (tulip) suffice? I don't have a brandy sniffer.

**Joey** · July 19th, 2007, 07:55 PM

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Would a wine glass (tulip) suffice? I don't have a brandy sniffer.

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but I believe a nice tulip shaped wine glass will do the trick

You guessed it.

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 07:58 PM

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You guessed it.

Perhaps I should drink the cognac before I consume more wine/beer.

What is your opinion of Hennesy "Very Special?"

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 08:27 PM

Well I'm about halfway through my drink and I can say that I am enjoying it. It's obvious that my pallet is not quite developed, but I can still discern several pleasant flavors. Now if I could only get used to that burn.

**Joey** · July 19th, 2007, 08:30 PM

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What is your opinion of Hennesy "Very Special?"

It's ok, it's rough around the edges, and generally unspectacular. I prefer VSOP as a standard though.

**Joey** · July 19th, 2007, 08:30 PM

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Well I'm about halfway through my drink and I can say that I am enjoying it. It's obvious that my pallet is not quite developed, but I can still discern several pleasant flavors. Now if I could only get used to that burn.

Try a VSOP next time

**Anthony** · July 19th, 2007, 08:35 PM

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Try a VSOP next time

I'll keep that in mind. I'm not sure if they sell that in 50ML bottles, though; and I'm too cheap to purchase a larger bottle.

**AIDS** · July 20th, 2007, 10:54 PM

I enjoy VSOP's on occasion...on the rocks

**Nova5** · September 23rd, 2007, 09:43 AM

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I'll keep that in mind. I'm not sure if they sell that in 50ML bottles, though; and I'm too cheap to purchase a larger bottle.

buying the 50ml costs more per volume than the larger ones.

**Anthony** · September 23rd, 2007, 02:58 PM

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buying the 50ml costs more per volume than the larger ones.

Obviously.

**raph8erxxx** · December 13th, 2007, 02:20 AM

Hennessy XO is my Drink of choice at this point, i go through bottles of it. I would suggest warming your glass and then pouring it, allow the nose to get to you then sip it and allow the flavors to stimulate various parts of your palate.

**Merp** · December 14th, 2007, 01:45 AM

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**Jack Daniels** · December 16th, 2007, 10:15 AM