The Bisquit Cognac Perfect Serve

The House of Bisquit Cognac has developed a special serving ritual that demonstrates the best way to enjoy cognac.  The tradition of consuming cognac with many ice cubes or swirling it in the palm of a warm hand does not bring out the best in the cognac for ultimate enjoyment.

The most crucial element of the ritual is the temperature at which the cognac is consumed. In order to ensure the perfect temperature, the Cuillère de Richesse (Spoon of Richness) is employed. The design of the spoon includes a small stainless steel plate upon which an ice cube is placed before cognac is poured gently over it.

The temperature at which cognac is served is important for two main reasons: “Warming cognac is not appropriate as increasing the temperature of the cognac makes the lighter aromas more volatile - they evaporate too quickly, leaving you with an unbalanced glass of cognac. Another consequence of warming cognac is that when the alcohol is warm, it has an aggressive taste - when it is served at the correct temperature, the alcohol is less aggressive, smoother and rounder.” commented Lahouratate.

The Bisquit Cognac Perfect Serve ritual is simple, yet sophisticated:

Step 1: Place the Cuillère de Richesse over the cognac glass.
Step 2: Gently place one ice cube onto the stainless steel plate.
Step 3: Slowly pour a serving of Bisquit V.S.O.P over the ice cube. The Cuillère de Richesse will guide the cognac into the glass through the opening in the spoon.
Step 4: Enjoy your cognac at the perfect temperature!

When using the Perfect Serve, it reduces the amount of time that the cognac is in contact with the ice cube, quickly reducing the temperature but avoiding the dilution of the cognac.

“We are not dictating how everyone should enjoy their cognac, it is after all a matter of personal taste. However, should you wish to become a true Bisquit Cognac connoisseur, our style of cognacs is best suited to our Perfect Serve ritual which brings the cognac to the optimal temperature for maximum enjoyment.” concluded Lahouratate.

The Bisquit Cognac Perfect Serve Kit consists of the Cuillère de Richesse, a bottle of Bisquit V.S.O.P, pair of tongs, four cognac glasses, a pouring spout and a porcelain dish for ice. This kit will not be available for sale to the public but can be enjoyed in selected outlets upon request in the near future. Keep your eyes on the Bisquit Cognac Facebook page for more information.

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Hennessy VSOP Kyrios

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This year, Hennessy Cognac is proud to announce the launch of the new collector edition bottle, Kyrios, the key to unlock the codes of the legendary world of Hennessy V.SO.P. As a tribute to the brands history and origin in 1817, the V.S.O.P bottle is presented with a stylish new matte carbon covering and unique codes which tell its rich story.

Every aspect of this exceptional collector’s bottle has a significant connotation – starting with the 3D label, adorned with 1817, giving the impression that the date is inside the bottle, an integral component of its beginning. A beginning which dates back centuries when a request was made by the future king of England, George IV for ‘Very Superior Old Pale Cognac’.

The codes extend to the grapes, a symbol of the vineyards and grandeur of the House of Hennessy – clearly illustrating the ancestral savoir-faire, elaborate craftsmanship and the extreme care which is taken in the creation of this high-quality product.

Along with the new silhouette, launched last year by esteemed automobile designer, Chris Bangle, the appearance of this limited edition bottle takes on two dimensions with its startling carbon-grey colour. First of which is the technical dimension, currently used in the automobile industry for fast concept cars and secondly an artistic dimension.

The copper appearance used in the label design is a reminder of the pot stills, a deep tint which evokes centuries of distillation, adding more elegance and style to the carafe. Lastly, the emblematic ‘bras armé’ reflects the long history of Hennessy, an essential part of the seal for more than two centuries. Now engraved in the glass, it highlights the constant search of quality.

Within the sophisticated Kyrios bottle, the Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac has remained unchanged. Recognised for its harmonious and well-structured blend, it is characterised by its gradual blend of about 60 eaux-de-vie taken from the four best growing areas in the Cognac region, slowly matured in old barrels from which most of the tannin has been extracted.

With well-loved aromas, balance and long lasting finish, Hennessy V.S.O.P easily matches every tasting occasion, either enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a refined cocktail. 

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Bisquit Cognac

Bisquit Cognac now available in stylish Christmas gift sets

Matured in fine French oak, Bisquit Cognac brings to life an exceptional bouquet of aromas and flavours that have won favour with world leaders such as King George IV and Winston Churchill. It owes its award-winning smooth and supple taste to the fact that it is distilled longer than any other cognac in the world.

Originating in the town of Jarnac, France’s Cognac region in 1819 under the guidance of visionary Frenchman Alexandre Bisquit. Double distilled, with a distillation time that is 15% longer than any other cognac with its soft, fresh character and fusion of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit, Bisquit Cognac is best enjoyed neat or topped with ginger ale or lemonade.

Savour the finer things in life this Christmas with an exclusive Bisquit Cognac gift box set. The awarded French cognac now offers Bisquit Classique VS and Bisquit VSOP in stylish gift sets with cognac glasses this festive season. The Bisquit Cognac gift sets cater for all cognac lovers.

The Bisquit Classique VS comes with a Cognac Balloon Glass and both the Bisquit VS and Bisquit VSOP are available in sets with two Crystal Saloma glasses. The Bisquit VSOP is also available in a set with four coasters that can be personalised with a photograph.

The Bisquit Cognac Classique VS or Bisquit VSOP Cognac gift boxes are available at Makro and selected liquor outlets.

AWARDS:

Bisquit Cognac is the only global brand that has been awarded a medal for each product in its core range – the Bisquit Classique VS, the Bisquit VSOP and the Bisquit XO Excellence – for four years in a row at the renowned International Wine and Spirit Competition held in London annually including:

• 2012 – Gold Medal Bisquit Cognac VSOP 
• 2012 – Silver Medals Bisquit Cognac VS and XO
• 2011 – Silver Medals Bisquit Cognac VS, VSOP and XO
• 2010 – Gold Medal Bisquit Cognac XO
• 2010 – Silver Medal (Best in Class) Bisquit Cognac VS and VSOP
• 2009 – Gold Medal (Best in Class) Bisquit Cognac VSOP 
• 2009 – Silver Medal Bisquit Cognac VS and XO 

For more information, please see bisquit.com

 

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