When you’re at home, sitting before a roaring fire, a cognac favored by King George IV might help to keep the chills away. This “Best Of” drink was founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy. In 1817, future English King George IV ordered casks of a “Very Superior Old Pale.” Thus the V.S.O.P. standard was born. Hennessy V.S.O.P. is aged up to 15 years in seasoned French oak. More than 60 ingredients are selected from four areas of the Cognac region to make V.S.O.P. As you would expect from such a c... FULL REVIEW

Paging through aged history books in a dusty back corner of the library, you may happen upon this Napoleonic tidbit: Courvoisier was the official supplier to the Imperial Courts and is known as the Cognac of Napoleon. He took many casks with him into exile. While L'Esprit de Courvoisier is an investment at $6,500 a bottle, this “Best Of” shows it’s worth it. The cognac is presented in hand cut, individually numbered Lalique crystal decanters. It has a rich and complex taste, vibrant though well ... FULL REVIEW

At a price of between $1,450 and $1,500, a bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII is an inspiring drink. And if you love cognac, it’s loyalty that it inspires. This “Best Of” has been made by Remy Martin since the 1700s with grapes grown in the Cognac region that are aged in Limousin oak barrels. Knocking back a few with Bill Gates or having drinks with Donald Trump? Order this gem from Las Vegas -- the $2,000 martini. It starts with chilling 2 ounces of 100-year-old Remy Martin Louis XIII and 1/2 to ... FULL REVIEW