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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Christian Louboutin invests in Cognac estate Ragnaud-Sabourin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ragnaud-Sabourin produces Cognac from 35 hectares of vineyard in Grande Champagne... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elie Lloyd Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MjWoft4i44oabTki3PSLsD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Distilled – Hennessy teams up with basketball star LeBron James ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Sheppard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SyrtJ93XnFBZ8VcbnZ6gBE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Maison Martell to offer 72 year-old Cognac at Christie’s sale ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An exceptional rare Cognac release... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rupert Millar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BET5pPJXU6HtW9kafnsjtY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cognac from 1696 confirmed as the oldest in existence ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Cognac has broken the previous Guinness World Record by 66 years... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Martin Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xg4ciRhEL3Y4DX4iMvq7QG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Rémy Martin Cognac: Celebrating 300 years ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Exclusive luxury launch of anniversary Cognac... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VggRz6WHPwPpfNhKp992Lh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mizunara oak explained ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn about this rare Japanese oak in drinks... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anthony Gladman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zZmQzptP7Rdwx9RGuFNEDC-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Ichiro Akuto, the founder of Chichibu Distillery]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Family values in Cognac and Armagnac ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Richard Woodard on the smaller producers of the regions... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nMFtgqUapvvBgAfRfJDgYe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognacs for Christmas 2023 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Richard Woodard's selection of Cognacs to try this festive season... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:00:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b7isNJt4ReMqqZM89xKiQn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cognac for wine lovers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A long weekend of tastings, cellar tours and laid-back exploring... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:00:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:02:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alicia Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4WRFVhgePDm8F22Qyjnfy8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best new Cognacs and Armagnacs: Eight to try ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Top bottles for your drinks cabinet... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:23:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:19:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhzhNDtWi9Sp2eXHi5nZoS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Louis XIII launches Rare Cask 42.1 luxury Cognac ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Exclusive limited-edition release... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:37:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:35:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Sheppard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UUUisDHwndFUeR4jFNwXEc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dark spirits for Christmas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Richard Woodard picks 18 to warm the wintry soul... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:01:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/umcdsSDyzjfVvvZ2QCSxzC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Distilled – An ultra-premium release from Brugal ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest trends in spirits and cocktails... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:38:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:56:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Sheppard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ynZWrqknZDv6owZCR5vFEi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Botanicals for infusion can include dried orange peel and juniper berries, as in the bottom two jars pictured.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Brugal]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Distilled –  A new XO expression from Maison Courvoisier ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our latest round-up of trends from the top shelf... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:57:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Sheppard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G7ivqNGUWDebjYo9RRrWy6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Innovation in Cognac ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Meet the producers presenting Cognac's heritage in new ways... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:32:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:26:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kJhybRFoA6pFfXdSL8u2AP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Courvoisier Mizunara: the launch of a collaborative Cognac ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new collaboration between Courvoisier and Suntory... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:30:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:31:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JEUsvb64t9AR2vfxvSBCCU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wartime Cognac ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/wartime-cognac-482698</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The shipment of De Haartman & Co Cognac is believed to have been destined for Tsar Nicholas II... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:30:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:31:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hCSRjNF25R8qJEAxKtyVyf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognacs for cocktails: eight to try ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/spirits/best-cognacs-for-cocktails-eight-to-try-479825</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bottles that are great for mixing... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 08:00:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 May 2022 08:01:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julie Sheppard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MgnLPcfMxf8w3RqHFwQNPh-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[A Horse&#039;s Neck cocktail]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grand Marnier moves into luxury sphere with two high-end expressions ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cognac-based orange liqueur Grand Marnier is moving into the luxury sphere with the launch of two high-end expressions – one of them packaged in a Baccarat crystal decanter and priced at £2,200. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:16:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:53:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EwaVKM3zfNCQ6StuxSrFu5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognac for beginners: eight bottles to try ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/spirits/best-cognac-for-beginners-eight-bottles-to-try-472523</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get to know this iconic French brandy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:53:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BM2zTPfWU65eWVcW6G9bwS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Credit: Photo by Eva Elijas from Pexels]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Close-up of a Cognac balloon glass and cognac in a decanter on a black marble table]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Exclusive first taste: Frapin Cuvée Rabelais ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The prestige Cognac tasted and rated ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:04:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:12:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HghQrHyHcCkoYNm4qkxdxN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cognac: essence of place ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/magazine/cognac-essence-of-place-467671</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A dedication to consistency in their signature blends hasn’t always allowed Cognac houses to put any focus on provenance. But priorities shift, and some producers are increasingly looking to take things back to the vineyard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:08:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:59:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PstDYosBzGK2zYUAV5xjFH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best VSOP Cognacs: eight to try ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/spirits/the-best-vsop-cognacs-eight-to-try-467292</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Aged for at least four years, VSOP Cognacs are an affordable and versatile option. Richard Woodard recommends eight great bottles. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:52:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:56:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VHYFarCZaEucfCqgdYmGcX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best VS Cognacs: eight to try ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/spirits/the-best-vs-cognacs-eight-to-try-465249</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't underestimate this popular Cognac category... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:33:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cognac]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GJo3SSK4YqXA9yksaFKAEa-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best XO Cognac – eight bottles to try ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With its long ageing, XO is a quintessential style for Cognac lovers to enjoy. Richard Woodard recommends a selection of bottles including Hennessy, Hine and Frapin, as well as some great value choices ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 07:00:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:53:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2YWioNsvXpGS44HyrC6CXe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What’s the difference between Cognac and Armagnac? Ask Decanter ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.decanter.com/spirits/how-to-differentiate-armagnac-from-cognac-246227</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How do you tell Armagnac apart from Cognac? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:55:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognacs under £100/$100 ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FRCviMWTMcLyNdo5xp6jAP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cognac and more French wines hit with US tariffs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fans of French and German wines, as well as spirits, may see their choice further reduced... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Mercer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7K687B48dMTUWciPMgkoFG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cognac: Ageing gracefully ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HkRNkx7rgJ5AHceLmwEhBF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognacs for a Sidecar ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Sidecar is a classic cocktail with elegant flavours... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:46:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PC76mviPowAAiyikbiYmLY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best Cognacs to buy as a gift ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hVaTcS66oVJqiCuNA2HM97-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Cognacs under £50/$50 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don’t have to part with a four-figure sum to find quality Cognac ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:00:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:38:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Woodard ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZiMLQMVrhP7iBNTMTNFtk3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hermitage Cognacs: Tasting century-old 1885 Cognac plus 1920, 1923 and 1944 bottlings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tasting four small-batch Cognacs in a virtual tasting with David Baker of Hermitage Cognacs... ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Longfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bvZV3skB4qW8veaTHjk24G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Decanter’s complete guide to Cognac ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From how it's made, to classifications and how to drink it, Richard Woodard reveals everything you need to know about France’s most celebrated spirit and recommends top Cognac producers to try ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Rare, ‘oldest’ Cognac from 1762 fetches nearly $150,000 at auction ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Cognac pre-dating the French Revolution and one of the oldest surviving bottles in the world has been sold by Sotheby’s via an online auction for £118,580 ($144,525). ]]>
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