cognac

Example Sentences

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As he worked his way in closer, Mercader reported to Leonid Eitignon, a Soviet spymaster who “always appeared to be in control. A glass of cognac would last him an entire evening.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Sales of cognac dove 23.8 percent to 2.3 billion euros.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

There's a 1912 cognac, from the birth year of the president's Scottish-born mother.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

As you might have guessed, this is made from sparkling wine, and despite its name, it does not include any of the typical players most often found in sangria, like brandy, cognac or cinnamon sticks.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023

Doesn’t take cognac with the men, as her hands are full holding the captain’s file folder and gloves and hat during all the small talk.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein