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I am looking for a HIGH QUALITY cognac to give as a x-mas gift to my significant other. Louis Tres is a bit expensive, but there seems to be no in between. Can anyone suggest a good cognac and let me know where I can get it? Thanks.
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Not a cognac but may I recommend the Germain Robain Alambic Brandy from Ukiah CA.A bottle of the XO goes for about $80.00 and I believe compares favorably to some $300 per bottle Cognac marks. They also sell it in half bottle if you want to do more of a sampler size.
I keep this plus their Havana selection and bottle of Paradis in my bar at all times
Where do you live? Jean Fillioux is a smaller house that is also an excellent value. The vineyards are located in Grande Champagne. If you live in New Jersey it is sold in this fine establishment: www.moorebros.com. Here is a link to the Jean Fillioux website: http://le-cognac.com/fillioux/fillioux_us.htmlIf you live elsewhere (as is likely) you may have difficulty finding this brand. Might I suggest an Armagnac. These are produced in a similar style to Cognac and represent an excellent value as they tend to rely on an artisanal approach to production. Good Luck!
Get a bottle from one of theise producers and you are safe.Leopold Gourmel
Jean Fillioux
Delamain
Paul Giroud
Ragnaud-Sabourin
J.Normandin-MercierRemember to stay away from the produsers who is adding caramel, sugar and wood (sadly almost all).
Good luck and enjoy :-)
They make several styles and ages, as I recall the ones in the $50 range are fairly good.
JJ - Philalethist and Annoyer of Bullies
I'm not sure where to get it in the states, but I was just in Armenia and they have some fine cognac there. The former soviet union never had much respect for proper names like cognac and champagne, but they still produce some nice products for amazingly cheap (at least here in Russia). Actually, however, I was told that the French are now doing some advising at the plant in Armenia (apparently all the cognac is made in one plant, despite different brands kind of.) I picked up a bottle (.750) of some pretty decent quality 10 year old cognac (youbelaynoi (jubilee) ) at the duty free on the way out for 14 bucks. When I got back to Russia the same bottle was 80 bucks. In the states, I'm sure it is much more expensive. The most expensive kind we saw in Armenia was 80 bucks or so there, its called Nairi. The rich russians definately drink the armenian despite the abundance of many fine french varieties. I definately recommend that you try it out if you ever see it anywhere.The other alcohol of the former soviet union is also very good. I prefer the 3 dollar bottles of sovetskoi champagne I've been drinking to anything I've previously had (though i haven't had alot). Georgian wine is also generally pretty good, though often sweet. My favorite variety is called Kindzamaruli, though they make quite a few varieties, mostly red. Like I said, they are sweet, and many ppl prefer the semi-dry when eating. Although the semi-sweet isn't a desert wine, its much sweeter than most wine. Finally, the prime alcohol coming out of the region is definately the vodka. Russki Standart is quite simply an amazing product, much better in my opinion than Grey Goose or anything else available in the states. Most people in the states, of course, mix vodka and drink flavored vodka, but if you are looking for some straight vodka to sip or perhaps shoot, then definately check out the ruskii standart if you ever see it.
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