Top 10 Cognac Tastings

1.Au Cœur du Château – VSOP D’USSÉ & XO BARON OTARD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $28Our pick

A 75-minute guided tour inside the Royal Château de Cognac, ending with a tasting of VSOP D’Ussé and XO Gold Baron Otard.

“L’élégance et l’excellence en tout point. Le rayonnement et la passion de notre guide, son savoir et ses connaissances sans faille, son exquis français, la subtilité et l’intelligence de sa présentation. La beauté de la salle de dégustation et tout le travail que cette dégustation même requiert. La générosité dont vous faites preuve à l’égard de vos clients.”

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2.Jarnac: Braastad cognac discovery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Jarnac Braastad cognac discovery tour with a family-run distillery visit, 10 pot stills, and a 3-style VS/VSOP/XO tasting.

“Excellent tour. Eric was very friendly and knew his stuff, even English wasn’t his first language he communicated to us everything we needed to know and answered our questions fully. We were even lucky enough to meet the CEO another friendly chap indeed. Could do with a toilet for us older gents after the tasting.”

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3.Discover Braastad Cognac

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Tour Braastad Cognac in Jarnac: family-run from vine to glass, distillery and cellars, plus a guided adult tasting of VS, VSOP, XO.

“What a fantastic tour. Eric was both fun and knowledgeable. Finally and most important the cognac from this family run house is phenomenal. Could not recommend more.”

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4.Visit Citadelle Gin Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

Visit Citadelle Gin Distillery in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, tour the cathedral stills, and taste four gins in about 90 minutes.

“Great tour . Our guide Emma was friendly and informative . Lovely tastings at the end if the tour . Very well done”

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5.Jarnac: Braastad cognac prestige visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

A 90-minute Jarnac visit to Braastad Cognac, with a full process tour and a tasting of XO, XO supérieur, and Extra for $41.

“Visite “presque privée” prestige. On a adoré en apprendre plus sur le Cognac et sur la maison Tiffon/Braastad. Super sympa et intéressant à faire si vous êtes dans la région !”

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6.retro road trip/ Méhari, 2CV & Burton in Rochefort, La Rochelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $276

Drive a retro Méhari, 2CV, or Burton through Charente-Maritime with phone-ready circuits to Brouage, Trizay, and the estuary.

“Great experience in 2 CV for a return to the past to the present! driving full of sensations on small coastal roads! Welcoming Denis very kindly who ensures the success of the experience for the driver and his passengers.Auto-translated”

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7.Cognac: Rémy Martin 300th Anniversary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Rémy Martin 300th Anniversary Tour in Cognac: historic house, Isly and Francis cellars, and a VSOP and XO tasting with appetizers.

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8.Cognac Masterclass with a certified Educator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

A 2.5-hour Cognac masterclass in the vineyards near Segonzac and Saint-Preuil, tasting three ages with a certified educator in English.

“Jean-Luc was superior, personable, professional and knowledgeable. Jean-Luc knows his cognac. If you knew little about cognac...you will walk out knowing more about cognac, the region and how to drink the smooth caramel color deliciousness. HIs property is breathtaking and the cognac to match. Come ready to learn about cognac.”

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9.Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

English tour of Citadelle Gin at Château de Bonbonnet in Cognac, France. Learn the artisan process and taste multiple styles.

“Nice way to spend a couple of hours. Interesting and informative. The Rum was a surprise. We will be recommending it to our friends.”

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10.Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Prestige Cognac tour in Jarnac at Braastad, history and production steps plus a 3-cognac XO tasting in English for $42.

“We absolutely loved our very intimate (just the two of us and the guide) visit to Braastad! We learned the detailed process, saw every part of the operation, and tasted a variety of first-rate cognacs. Having done many wine and distilling tours, I strongly recommend a visit.”

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