There are a lot of traditions connected with cognac drinking. But it is not necessary to turn the cognac drinking into the problem. First of all it is necessary to like the taste of cognac and to enjoy it. After all it is the main purpose of cognac.
First of all it is necessary to choose the right glasses for the cognac. Experts recommend taking the wine glass that reminds the tulip by its form. But the low rounded glass will be also good.
Take the glass and look at the surface of cognac. The colour of the cognac may tell a lot. For example, the light-yellow colour is the feature of young cognacs and other brighter and darker colours are the features of old cognacs. The colour always tells you about the cognac age.
Then smell the cognac. Get the glass closer to the nose and make the deep breath. These are montant aromas. They are usually flower or fruit aromas. These flowers may be different: pears, roses, cherries, violets, oranges, nuts, etc. Then shake the glass and smell the aroma again.
Only after it you may taste the cognac. Make the sip. The cognac will pass through the whole throat and will give you the first sensation about its taste. It is recommended to drink the cognac sitting among your relatives and friends.
Coffee, cigars, chocolate are good to fulfil the taste of cognac.
There are a lot of ways of cognac drinking. It is also good with seltzer water and tonic. Cognacs are also famous as the base for the cocktails.

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