The parallelism of Whiskey and Cognac has traditionally led to connoisseurs often rendering the two near-synonyms. This amusing perplexity and resultant flippancy may be justified by the fact that both these canonized liquors are essentially distilled and fermented spirits, with minute disparities.
The Basic Elements
The basal element of Cognac, a foremost brandy, is the White Wine Grape, particularly the Ugni Blanc variant. Conversely, whiskey, casually referred to as the sibling of beer, is more diversified in nature, manufactured from a wide array of grains like barley, wheat, rice, rye and corn, typically fused with yeast and water.
The great appeal and flavours of whiskey may be attributed to the painstaking and sequential phases of Malting and Mashing before being eventually aged in oak. On the other hand, Cognac is brought to life at the winery, with the occasional blending of secondary grape types like Colombard, Folle Blanche, Folignan and Sémillon, being reminiscent of the vivid regionality of South-West France. Precisely, the more compact grain structure of the Limousin oak dynamically impacts the end drink in Cognac that undergoes distillation twice, thus generating the “eau-de-vie”.
The Characteristics
By analogy, Cognac is ideally thought to be a more concentrated version of wine, harbouring a distinctive fruity dimension, including that of Orange Zest, Peach, Prune, Banana, Plum, Lychee and Dried Apricots with hints of vanilla and tannins breeding a refined and captivating taste. Whiskey is characterized by its Citrus and Spice constituents, with an aura of cereals or even honey, caramel, herbs or nuts that perfectly cater to sophisticated puritanical palates through an exclusive woody feel.
With endless varieties to choose from, whiskey wins in terms of smokiness that is found wanting in Cognac. This is well discerned by its amber-like or brownish shade, as opposed to Cognac’s more red or yellowish tones. That being said, Cognac does retain its charm through a unique signature floral aroma, like that of lilac roses, honeysuckle or blossoms, resulting in a rich and smooth sipping experience, with the added advantage of a potentially minimal hangover.
Conclusion
Understandably, it does boil down to one’s personal preferences when choosing one over the other. We at 24X7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY heartily invite you to explore our choicest ranges of Cognac and Whiskey, efficiently shouldered to your doorstep at the thriftiest rates. The vintage scent of classic tranquillity awaits you.
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