{"product_id":"2026200009944-secondhand-cognac","title":"Cognac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn\/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew spirits carry the weight of history, tradition, and terroir quite like cognac — and Nicholas Faith's authoritative work stands as the definitive account of this most celebrated of French brandies. Set against the rolling vineyards of the Charente region in southwestern France, the book chronicles the rise of cognac from a regional wine distillate into a global symbol of luxury and refinement, tracing the dynasties, merchants, and master blenders who shaped its identity over centuries.\n\nFaith brings the precision of an investigative journalist and the passion of a true connoisseur to his subject, illuminating the complex interplay of geography, climate, commerce, and culture that distinguishes a true cognac from all imitations. He details the intricate production process — from the specific grape varieties and double distillation in copper pot stills to the careful ageing in Limousin oak — while also uncovering the fierce rivalries and global trading networks that built great houses like Hennessy, Rémy Martin, and Martell. For anyone who has ever raised a glass and wondered at what lies within, this is the book that will transform appreciation into understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130485481691,"sku":"2026200009944-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1776aa48-c6ee-4536-aced-44348ddac23a.png?v=1786585890","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200009944-secondhand-cognac","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}