Hermitage Cognac

Hermitage is a relatively young cognac producer that has been as its mission to create an authentic and natural product. A lot of research has gone into finding small cognac distillers to create Hermitage's product range. The intention is to support small producers in order to support them. In terms of quality, the goal is to make a cognac with character, not one that mixes young cognacs to create a generic taste. The blends are from single producers and the Hermitage brand focuses on making these without additives or caramel for colouring. Hermitage Cognac, which belongs to the company Brandyclassics, based in the UK, prides itself by locating local heroes from the cognac industry and distributing their products under one umbrella.

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History of Hermitage Cognac

In 1980, the Englishman David Baker of Brandyclassics was on a trip to Monaco, when a well-known wine sommelier from a luxury hotel offered him to taste an exceptional cognac after his dinner. It turned out to be a vintage 1840 AE Dor cognac, hence the excellent quality! Needless to say, this was an exquisite bottle and David immediately got involved in the cognac business. First, he founded a distribution company for AE Dor Cognac, but very soon realized that this would not be sufficient in making his mark in the industry. He started locating the finest small producers in the cognac region. Finally he decided to create his own brand, Hermitage, which would be a kind of "shelter" for a large array of naturally aged cognacs. Nicholas Faith is an established journalist and author of many outstanding books on cognac. He has played an important role in establishing Brandyclassics and Hermitage, having written numerous reviews and supporting Baker in every way possible.

Hermitage Today

David Baker has always been very aware of the uniqueness of the different growth areas and traditional procedures of the various producers. He specifically features products that are cognacs from single growers and distillers, mainly from the Grande Champagne area. The products even carry the names of the producers, such as Hermitage La Tonelle or Hermitage Chez Richon. The attitude is one of generosity and respect for the craft of others, a very respectable approach within an industry that is governed by marketing and branding strategies.

Visit Hermitage

As Hermitage does not operate from a cognac estate like most other brands, they have a store that can be visited for information on the product and tastings. The store is located in Bradford on Avon in the UK.