In this month’s episode, we talk to Amy Pasquet of Cognac Pasquet about the journey that brought her from the US to living and working in France at what is now her family distillery. She shares her take on Cognac consumption in France and globally, some interesting historical reasons for the French drinking less Cognac, and challenges faced in the past due to phylloxera to prohibition. We touch on what it’s like to work in France and in such a traditional industry as a foreigner. Amy also tells us about some experiments they are up to and finally shares a cocktail made with their Pineau de Charente that was made for this year’s Met Gala. It’s a very fact-filled and interesting episode!
Products, places and people mentioned in our Cognac Pasquet episode
Bordeaux cocktail bars mentioned in the Cognac Pasquet episode:
Bar Louise in the François 1ere hotel bar
Suggested Cognac Cellar bars:
Cognac cocktails mentioned in the episode:
Horses Neck
VIeux Carre
Cognac and Tonic
Cocktail of the Month for Castle Garden from the Met Gala
1 oz Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old Whisky
.75 oz Pineau des Charentes blanc
.25 oz honey syrup*
.25 oz lemon juice
2 oz brut sparkling wine
For garnish: baby’s breath flowers
Add all ingredients except the sparkling wine and garnish to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
Top with dry sparkling white wine.
Garnish with the baby’s breath.
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D’USSÉ: a modern day cognac with Brand Ambassador, Sullivan Doh
Big thanks to…
Amy Pasquet of Cognac Pasquet
World Radio Paris for editing and production
Son Little for the music we use
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