415511 Tue Jun 26 19:12:16 -0700 2007 7 36 Spirits 0 2697661 Just came across this peculiar statement in the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognac_(drink) "The region of Cognac, divided up into six growth areas, or crus (singular cru), covers the department of Charente-Maritime, a large part of the Charente and a few areas in Deux-Sèvres and the Dordogne. [...] The only other place where Cognac can be made is in Uruguay. After World War II, France paid its debts to ANCAP of Uruguay with Ugni Blanc, know-how for making Cognac, and the right to use the denomination." Anybody knows a -good- Uruguayan Cognac ??? Tue Jun 26 19:12:16 -0700 2007 28703 RicRios 1 2697906 I don't know what the heck they're talking about! I can find no references in any of my books to "Cognac" made anywhere (legally) outside of the region delineated by the appellation d'origine contrôllée of Cognac. Then again, look at the source. Tue Jun 26 20:58:10 -0700 2007 2697661 28122 zin1953 2 2703640 Yes, while getting to know Uruguayan wine I heard of this, Juanico Cognac, it's true. Look here: http://www.saltshaker.net/20060227/a-mix-of-grapes-and-cultures Thu Jun 28 12:29:01 -0700 2007 2697906 19281 2top 3 2796851 That is amazing! I wonder if the Uruguayan stuff is any good? Mon Jul 30 12:12:53 -0700 2007 2703640 16728 kenito799 4 2796948 Maybe you can guess from the bottle? Here's a picture (top left): http://www.minivodkaguy.com/Cognac7.html Mon Jul 30 12:42:22 -0700 2007 2796851 28703 RicRios 5 2806086 I only see Argentinian, Brasil and Russian versions of Cognac. No Uruguayan cognac in that picture Thu Aug 02 03:49:51 -0700 2007 2796948 108283 brunello 6 2806826 The caption top left is wrong, should read "Uruguay" instead of Argentina. Notice the "ANCAP" arched name right below the brand: http://www.ancap.com.uy/ Thu Aug 02 08:48:28 -0700 2007 2806086 28703 RicRios 7 2813067 thank you.. the drink seemed familiar. I had a wonderful ex-girlfriend who served me this alcohol -- I just questioned the origination after your pictures. Sat Aug 04 02:54:01 -0700 2007 2806826 108283 brunello