While whiskey gets most of the attention during the winter months, you’re really missing out if you don’t have at least one ...

Odds are, if you're a drinker, you enjoy a stiff pour of something dark and neat now and again. Especially after dinner, and especially during winter. Not to paint too vivid a picture, but the kind of ...

Don’t get me wrong, the Japanese are great, but these days we don’t tend to throw a parade if a few dozen of them come to New York. But apparently, they felt differently in the mid-19th century, ...

The barrel-aged, amber-colored brandy from France makes for fine sipping. Plus: a Sidecar recipe that you’ll want to share with friends. Located about 250 miles southwest of Paris, the small commune ...

In Paris, wine lists are often as thick as the Bible, but French spirits are printed as small as footnotes in the back. Up until about 10 years ago, cocktail culture revolved mostly around the Palace ...

Sip your way through the region’s top panoramic rooftop bars, riverside terraces and speakeasy-style lounges serving up the celebrated French spirit. The Charente, considered one of France’s most ...

Cognac is not just an after-dinner drink — it’s a destination. For a bucolic side of France, try this town as your next getaway. About a three-hour train ride from Paris, Cognac is an easy side trip ...

Not all brandies are born equal. Ask the person next to you how many brands of Cognac they've heard of and they may be able to reel off several big names without much strenuous recollection. Rémy ...