Did you know the history of Cognac goes as far back as the 3rd century? Or that the Chinese consume a quarter of the world's Cognac production? If you love Cognac it's time to fill up on fun facts pertaining to the history of this famed French spirit.
To help you with that endeavor the folks at Thrillist have put together a phenomenal infographic detailing everything you ever wanted to know about how Cognac came to be. From its humble origins to the modern day rappers who sing about it, here are some cool facts about the history of Cognac:
Via Thrillist
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