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Cognac Flavour Chemistry

A visual guide to how fermentation, distillation and oak ageing shape the flavour of cognac — from grape to glass.

This graphic includes:

🍇 Key compounds from Ugni Blanc grapes

🧪 How fermentation creates fruity esters and floral alcohols

🔥 The role of copper stills and double distillation

🪵 French oak cask chemistry: vanillin, lactones and spice

⏳ How time and oxidation build depth and softness

Ideal for educators, distillers and drinks professionals looking to explain or explore the chemistry behind cognac.

Includes:

• 1 x high-resolution infographic (PDF, A4)

• Designed for home printing, note-taking, and study

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