Bisquit cognac: a guide to alcohol
About the Bisquit brand
Since its opening in 1819 and to this day, the Bisquit cognac house has remained among the European leaders in the production of cognac.
Many representatives of monarchical families and political figures preferred this brand of cognac: King George IV, Nicholas II, Winston Churchill. At the time of George V, the company was granted the right to be called the "official supplier of the royal court".
Every year, from November to March, the cellar master and other professional distillers create eaux-de-vie - cognac spirit that will become premium cognac. Double distillation is carried out in Charente alambics. Cognac is produced only from Uni Blanc grapes harvested in the Charente region.
The highlight of the production is a longer distillation - on average, the process lasts an hour longer than in other cognac houses. This method makes it possible to achieve a special smoothness and flavorfulness of the drink.
The history of the Bisquit brand in brief
The starting point in the history of Bisquit is considered to be 1819, when 20-year-old Alexandre Bisquit used his family heritage and experience to create a cognac house in Zharnak. The family owned more than 200 hectares of vineyards and, since 1750, two generations of his ancestors have been engaged in distillation, but until Alexander, no one tried to gain independence by creating their own brand. Subsequently, his son-in-law Adrian Dubouché entered the business as a partner, and the company received a new name - Bisquit Dubouché Et Cie.
In 1991, Bisquit merged with another cognac house and came under the control of Pernod Ricard as Renault-Bisquit.
In 2009, a new stage in the company's history began: it was acquired by the South African group Distell. The new owner bought and restored the Chateau de Ligner, built in the late XIX century.
In 2010, the cognac house launched its products in South Africa.
Types of Bisquit cognac
Vzboltai recommends serving Bisquit cognac at a temperature of +20°C.
Bisquit VS
The most popular and youngest cognac in the line: the assemblage uses Fin Bois and Fin Champagne spirits aged for 3-5 years before bottling.
The bouquet is based on the aromas of fresh pear, plum and blackberry, which are mixed with deeper notes of spices and vanilla.
The rich velvety taste reveals tones of almonds, orange marmalade, oatmeal cookies and nutmeg. Soft aftertaste warms but does not burn.
Cellar master Denis Lauratat's recommendation: drink neat or use as a base for the signature Bisquit Summit cocktail.
Bisquit VSOP
The flagship product of the brand, which has received many awards at international exhibitions and competitions. Distillates with a minimum aging of 8 years are used in the assemblage.
It has a complex bouquet, with leading tones of sweet balsamic, white cherry, linden honey and dried apricots. Scrolling through the snifter reveals notes of sandalwood, tanned leather and pine nuts.
The taste is delicate, combining spicy hints with the sweetness of mango, caramelized plum and chocolate chips.
For a more complete enjoyment, it is recommended to consume it neat.
Bisquit XO
The titled drink, assembled from Grand and Petit Champagne spirits aged for 20-35 years.
Notable for its rich bouquet, which consistently reveals fruit and woody shades: tones of Grushovka apple, prunes, dried apricots, white raisins debut, later soft notes of oak, cedar wood, old pipe tobacco are added.
If dried fruits are present in the aroma, then fruit marmalade and liqueur candy filling are manifested in the taste.
Medium-long aftertaste, sweet but not sugary, with a slight bitterness of black coffee.
Interesting facts about Bisquit cognac
Bisquit is the first cognac house whose entire range has been awarded at the most authoritative tasting competitions held in the capital of Great Britain for six years in a row.
Exports of the brand's products exceed 3 million bottles per year.
Collectible and rare cognacs from Bisquit often reach cosmic prices.
Update: 30.10.2021
Category: Brandy and Cognac