Before I tried Hennessy for the first time, my knowledge of the spirit didn’t extend much beyond song lyrics and the notion that this particular brand was a luxury item. When Baku, a high-end ...

The alcohol percentage, the taste ... a true consensus on the best Cognac around — the main competition being Hennessy. Cognac tends to be on the more expensive side because of how and where ...

In terms of alcohol content, at 43% Master Blender's Selection No. 5 has a touch more bite than standard Hennessy, and is the only one from the cognac maker that's bottled at this percentage.

LVMH reports a 3% drop in Q1 organic sales, fueled by declines in luxury and spirits. Explore market impacts and the brand's strategy amid economic shifts.