Cognac: A spirit’s spirit to survive and thrive
The traditional cognac houses have had to overcome grape plagues, the rising popularity of Scotch whisky, counterfeiting and war
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Author: Joseph Micallef
Cognac, a short history of an enduring spirit
What is the difference between cognac and other types of brandy?
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The Democratic fight to take on Trump heats up
The race for a presidential nominee is turning out to be a battle between progressives and moderates for the soul of the Democratic Party
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Casting about for new Canadian trade partners
A trade deal between Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand wouldn’t replace the U.S. as the key player in our economy, but at least it would give us more options
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Debunking the myth of immigrant assimilation
Language, religious laws and practices, cultural and culinary traditions all function to discourage, prevent or, at the very least, slow down assimilation
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