Cognac (drink)

Cognac (IPA: where * is ɒ, oʊ, ɑ:, or ɔ:), named after the town of Cognac in France, is a kind of brandy, which must be produced in the region surrounding the town. The wine to be distilled must be made from Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc or Colombard grapes. It must be distilled twice in pot stills and aged at least 2 1/2 years in oak barrels in order to be called "cognac".

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IPA - æ - ɒ - Oʊ - ɑ - ɔ - Cognac - France - Brandy - Folle Blanche - Ugni Blanc - Colombard - Pot still

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A related drink produced in another region is Armagnac.

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