What is the difference between Armanag and Cognac?

[Brinjal]

I know they are both brandy drinks from France but would like to know the difference between the two. And is armanag a before or after dinner drink?

[alan30]

http://www.tastings.com/spirits/brandy.html

Scroll down the page to French brandies

[Pinotage]

They are made in different places from different grape varieties.

Some people prefer Cognac, some Armagnac, like some prefer Scotch whisky while others prefer Irish. Its entirely a matter of taste.

I prefer Armagnac as it sems to have more flavour and be a little 'rougher' than Cognac.

[Brinjal]

Many thanks to both of you. Great help.

[chris31]

Cognac, from Charente, is double distilled and Armagnac from the Gers is single distilles in a still called an alambic.
Both Cognac and Armagnac can be drank on ice as an ap�ritif or as a digestif after a meal.