May have bought swill for Cognac

Salem

I have not taken the first drink of alcohol in many years. Quit back then when I had children, was not a problem drinker, but quit anyway. Now I'm ready for Cigars & Cognac. lol! Anyway, did just a little research, went to the ABC store today. What I really wanted was a nice VSOP. But the VSOPs they had were not in a familiar brand to me except for the Remy Martin, but it was a champagne cognac and I was not sure it was the same as regular cognac. So I wound up getting Hennessey VS. Thought I couldn't go wrong with Hennessey even if it was a VS. Came back, looked at reviews online and they are not good. Now I'm scared I have something that tastes like swill for my first cognac taste!! darn it!!

Mephisto

If you like cognac, look into armagnac. It's basically the same thing from a different region in France. The advantage is that it isn't "popular" so you can get much higher quality liquor for much less. I wish I could recommend a specific brand but I just don't remember which ones I've had (problem with enjoying it with friends!).

crzydimnd68

I try not to make decisions based on internet reviews.Especially when it comes to alcohol.We all have different tastes.Try it.And if you don't like it.Don't buy it again.

Rob1110

Marker

Rob1110 = Kanye West?

docbp87

Marker:

Rob1110 = Kanye West?

No, but if that comparison doesn't sum up the problem with Cognac, I don't know what does.

Salem

I surely didn't know the new relationship with hip/hop, rap music and people and cognac before I got interested. I hate rap. I just want a good, smooth sipping brandy or whatever...

JDH

Salem:

I have not taken the first drink of alcohol in many years. Quit back then when I had children, was not a problem drinker, but quit anyway. Now I'm ready for Cigars & Cognac. lol! Anyway, did just a little research, went to the ABC store today. What I really wanted was a nice VSOP. But the VSOPs they had were not in a familiar brand to me except for the Remy Martin, but it was a champagne cognac and I was not sure it was the same as regular cognac. So I wound up getting Hennessey VS. Thought I couldn't go wrong with Hennessey even if it was a VS. Came back, looked at reviews online and they are not good. Now I'm scared I have something that tastes like swill for my first cognac taste!! darn it!!

If it's swill, you can always cook with it. If you like it, you've made a good choice. Either way, you win. I'd give it a shot before lighting up to see what you think. If you don't like it, just have a nice cup of hot tea or coffee, or a favorite soft drink if you don't want to wait. Besides, there's no rule that says that you have to have an alcholic beverage while enjoying a good cigar. Go with what you enjoy.

Rob1110

JDH

Rob1110

I love cooking with alcohol. Cognac cream sauce over filet, bourbon cherry sauce over pork tenderloin, tequila lime sauce over chicken, scotch, mushroom and cream sauce over steak or pasta, rum caramel with bananas foster, poached pears in red wine. I haven't done much with gin yet. Was thinking of reducing gin, juniper berries and some spices (sage, tarragon, etc) to use over rabbit or even venison.

Marker

Rob. No disrespect on the Kanye thing. I no way did I mean that as a serious comparison. That doofus would never know what he is drinking. Just that he has to pay a lot for it so it must be good

Rob1110

Salem

Since I wanted my very first taste of cognac to be a pleasant one (hoping anyway) I went back to the ABC store today and bought a bottle of Remy Martin VSOP Cognac Champagne. I feel better about it anyway. Also ordered me a set of brandy glasses. I'm set. I will not try cigars and brandy at the same time however....since I'm new to both.