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Technically, Cognac is a high-quality distilled brandy named after Cognac, France. To be called cognac, the product must be made in Cognac, France with grapes grown in the region (just like Champagne must be made in the Champagne region in France and Tequila must be made in the Tequila-area of Mexico).
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