often capitalized
: a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime distilled from white wine
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Oh Mon Dieu is a tranquil, mysterious aroma with a top note of cognac and coriander, middle notes of rose and blackcurrant, and base notes of leather and oakmoss.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
Some, like cognac or whiskey, work well in cooler months with coziness and comfort, while notes like gin or tequila add a crisp, refreshing feel to a summer scent.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
There were cupcakes and more shots of cognac, and words of love.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024
It was later reported that in between the semi final and final, Dutch rider Maurice Peeters polished off an entire bottle of cognac to quell the nerves.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
Some, like cognac or whiskey, work well in cooler months with coziness and comfort, while notes like gin or tequila add a crisp, refreshing feel to a summer scent.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
There were cupcakes and more shots of cognac, and words of love.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024
It was later reported that in between the semi final and final, Dutch rider Maurice Peeters polished off an entire bottle of cognac to quell the nerves.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Cognac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognac. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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named for Cognac, town in France in and near which it is made
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