Cooking World

The Master Blender gets the eau-de-vies and follows them from the moment they leave the distillers. He supervises their ageing process, enjoys them from time to time, and makes the final decision on whether it is time to change them from one oak keg to another so they become rounder or dryer. Then he adds distilled or desalinated water to the eau-de-vie gradually in order to reach slowly the desirable alcohol volume needed for its sale (a minimum of 40% vol.). This delicate operation is named the “reduction”.
This task demands an comprehensive experience and allows each Master Blender to fine-tune the product’s quality. Creating a blend of the various eau-de-vies, blending different ages, the Master Blender is like an artist who is seeking for the perfect harmony of taste and aroma, such as the work of a painter or a musician. This is a true work of workmanship that will allow every consumer to remember and appreciate the Cognac of his or her choice.