What to serve for a Cognac Tasting

Beer and Spirits
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I am planning an old Cognac tasting, and wondering what I should serve with them.

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I had a 17 course Cognac meal quite a few years ago.

The best pairings were: seared foie gras on date paste, a walnut salad, steak au poivre vol-au-vent, lightly smoked Serrano ham on buttered toast, crème brûlée.

The stuff that really didn’t do it for me was a lobster dish, grilled parsnip, a red berry tart, cheeses and a creamy chicken dish.

I can’t recall the other dishes right now…

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Great idea?

Which Cognacs?

I’ve never really consumed alcohols above wine ABV levels, but recently encountered a Cognac that was good, but too pricey.

I’d love to see recommendations!