cognac

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As he worked his way in closer, Mercader reported to Leonid Eitignon, a Soviet spymaster who “always appeared to be in control. A glass of cognac would last him an entire evening.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Sales of cognac dove 23.8 percent to 2.3 billion euros.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Take the Yuanyang Martini, an espresso martini with black sesame and black tea or Red Robe, featuring cognac, bourbon, oolong tea and white miso.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

French producers have already been hit by Chinese measures that have slapped heavy taxes on cognac.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

“Cheery oh. Cheery oh to you, Miss. What a lovely girl. I will bring you better cognac than that.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway