Uncle Nearest Acquires Esteemed French Vineyard to Launch Cognac Brand

Renowned Tennessee whiskey brand Uncle Nearest plans to expand its production into Cognac, announcing its acquisition of an esteemed estate in the French region on Wednesday. The premium whiskey company secured ownership of Domaine Saint Martin, a highly coveted and historic property that can trace its lineage back over 350 years. The more than 100-acre estate is located along the Charente River in the city of Cognac, and encompasses an adjoining cooperage, expansive cellars, a distillery, and 50 acres dedicated to its Grande Champagne vineyards. The article Uncle Nearest Acquires Esteemed French Vineyard to Launch Cognac Brand appeared first on VinePair .

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Cognac Laurichesse 19.75 / 19.76 (Malternative Belgium)

Malternative Belgium just released two cognacs from Laurichesse, a house they more or less discovered back in 2022. This is a royal diptych, in a way, featuring a lioness and a lion on the labels, facing each other. These are not accidental symbols: they also appear in the official coat of arms of Laurichesse.We've had 19.75 and 19.76 from this house before and they were among the best cognacs we've had. High hopes for this duo. 

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Cognac Laurichesse 19.75 / 19.76 (Malternative Belgium)