What are the best substitutes for cognac? I've done a little research myself, but want to know what has been best for you guys from experience...

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What are the best substitutes for cognac?  I've done a little research myself, but want to know what has been best for you guys from experience.

nice R. · Answer

thank you , maybe when the flambe dies down my dinner guests won't be the wiser Happy Thanksgiving !

runsnmx · Answer

Thanks guys.  I appreciate it!

RobertaJ · Answer

Any domestic brandy will work fine as substitute for Cognac in cooking applications, especially where the flavor of the brandy is not a key element.  As with other cooking spirits, though, don't use it to cook with if you wouldn't drink it.

usuba D. · Answer

All cognac is brandy (distilled wine), but not all brandy is cognac. . . so, you can substitute most brandies for cognac.  Little secret, I once fooled one of the top NY French chefs in a blind tasting of cognac, but I threw Bushmill's Black Bush before it was imported into the USA.  He thought it was brandy!

runsnmx · Answer

oh, and if this is helpful, I'm trying a recipe from this website.  Chicken breasts in a mustardy sauce.

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