The Reason Why You Should Celebrate Black History with Cognac
Cognac’s popularity is almost exclusively African American ––meaning the French and the rest of America barely touch the stuff. So why is French Cognac Brandy such a big hit? What does Cognac contribute to Black American history? Well, If you think it all started with Hip Hop lyrics from the 90s? Or, when Busta Rhymes told […]
Can OMAGE artisanal brandy beat out French Cognac in a Blind Taste Test?
History says, yes! Forty-six years ago, the French wine establishment pitted some of the finest wines in France against unknown California wines in a blind taste challenge. Most saw the outcome as virtually guaranteed. Or, so they thought. [The question remains, can a Cognac-inspired spirit called OMAGE do the same for California brandy?] Time for […]
The Best Cognac-Style Brandy Begins, But Does Not End in France!
Handcrafted in California’s legendary grape-growing region called the Central Valley, OMAGE is the new cognac-inspired artisanal brandy that is challenging the taste expectations of Cognac lovers, brandy connoisseurs and savvy spirits drinkers alike with this transcending new spirit. Today, the best cognac style brandy begins does not end in France. California vineyards have a reputation for producing some of […]
A Brief History of Barrels and Aging
The history of barrels and aging begins with the discovery by Dutch merchants that distilled wine (brandywine) from Cognac took on an exceptional new flavor as it aged in barrels on route to its destination. The longer the voyage, the better it tasted, and the higher the asking price at port. Naturally, those clever Scotts […]
For Brandy and Cognac Lovers: Why It’s Called Brandy
Brandy is One of the Oldest Liquors in the World Brandy was first distilled in France around the 1313 as a form of medicine, with physicians proclaiming the new elixir, the “water of life” or the French “eau de vie.” But the truth be told, we should actually be thanking Dutch traders for Cognac brandy’s creation, […]