Making Cognac is a labor of love.
It is synonymous with cocktail history, paving the way as a pioneer in the classic era, and yet it's a spirit that many professionals and enthusiasts have yet to fully explore. We'll talk history about how Cognac influenced the production and advancement of other spirit categories. From growing the grapes to blending and bottling the final product sometimes decades later, we'll show the full production of how Cognac is created from the perspective of a producer that does every aspect of this process themselves. Most importantly, we'll taste some delicious Cognac that's older than most of the audience and show you what makes this spirit so special and unique.
Why You Should Attend:
Find out how much you actually know about Cognac -- you might be surprised
Taste Cognac that might be older than you are
Say what you will about the French, but they really know how to make something delicious -- and Cognac is no exception
Track: Spirits + Knowledge
PRESENTED BY
Jim Romdall
Regional Director of the West
Maison Ferrand
Jim Romdall is the Regional Director of the West for Maison Ferrand, the producers of Planteray Rum, Ferrand Cognac, Citadelle Gin, and other delicious French spirits. Prior to working for Ferrand, Jim spent the better part of two decades managing and operating several award-winning and internationally recognized cocktail bars. He is a professional spirits educator and judge, serving 10 years on the panel of the San Francisco World Spirits Awards, and simply loves sharing thoughts and knowledge about booze with others. Outside of the spirits world, Jim is the father of eight year old identical twins and thus has no free time or hobbies of his own that he can recall.
Bartender’s Circle Summit: Industry Session
This session is part of the Bartender’s Circle Summit and is strictly intended for members of the global hospitality industry. To attend this masterclass, you must have a BCS Class Pass. Our summit programming at Pacific Place is a dedicated space for professionals to sharpen their craft, delve into spirit categories like Cognac and Pisco, and learn from the industry’s most respected leaders.
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