The Good Dram Show - Episode 547 'Hermitage Cognac'

Welcome to this week's episode of the show in which I'll be looking at the new 'Trilogy' range of Cognac's from Hermitage Cognac along with three vintage dated bottlings.
The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum
Episode 547 - Cognac Is Not Just For Christmas..!
Filmed in The Study
Nottingham
Tasting Notes
chriswhiskyman.wordpress.com
Featuring
Hermitage Cognac Cigar 15 41%
Hermitage Cognac Cafe 20 42%
Hermitage Cognac Cacao 25 43%
Hermitage Grand Champagne Cognac 2010 (10 year old) 43%
Hermitage Grand Champagne Cognac 2004 (19 year old) 43%
Hermitage Grand Champagne Cognac 1945 (55 year old) 42%
www.hermitagecognac.com/
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, or opinions expressed during this episode are solely those of the individual involved (me) and do not represent those of my employer.
Music
Alabaster Unraveled - Down
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Filmed & Edited by Chris Goodrum

[@j.r.lalancette4588]

Hope you don't mind that I reminded Freddie to get you some samples for the show when he came to my shop in London 6 weeks ago. I may have also told the good people at the English Distillery last week too. They've got some interesting bottlings these days and they don't mind at all during visits if you try the new make.

[@TheGoodDramShow]

Hi JR. I don't mind at all. Thanks for mentioning me and the show, it's very much appreciated.

[@welshtoro3256]

Great review. I always like these non-whisky diversions and I do like my Cognac and Armagnac too. Shame about the abv. I'm afraid it has to be said. It's a game changer for me, especially considering the prices.

[@TheGoodDramShow]

Hi. WT. Thanks for watching and commenting! It needs Indie bottlers like Hermitage Cognac to bottle at 46% and then hope it has a trickle down effect.

[@sachinkainth9508]

I'm a new subscriber and I hope you take this as a compliment, but you remind me of Ralfy.

[@TheGoodDramShow]

I think I'm far better looking thought!

[@sachinkainth9508]

What is the significance of 46%?

[@TheGoodDramShow]

Without typing an essay, it is generally believed that is the lowest abv you can bottle at to avoid chill filtering and thus stripping out some of the stuff that adds to the character of a spirit. Some distillers have bottled at around 43% without filtering however.