The business of Cognac is one rife with history, steeped in tradition and meticulous craft, and fueled by deep appreciation and respect within the spirits world.
It was a combination of all three factors that drew Jay-Z to the lifeblood of its eponymous region in southwestern France six years ago when he, alongside Bacardi, approached the portfolio’s Cognac arm, Château de Cognac, with a proposition to create a new blend that would not only honor the region’s centuries of production but also push the boundaries of traditional consumption.