cognac

Branson Cognac and Chemin du Roi Champagne, both owned by Jackson, are managed through Sire Spirits.

Although Jackson has mentioned Branson Cognac recently on social media, he hasn’t said anything about the legal victory.

Take the Yuanyang Martini, an espresso martini with black sesame and black tea or Red Robe, featuring cognac, bourbon, oolong tea and white miso.

French cognac, generally dismissed as an old person's tipple in Europe, is the booze of choice for many American rappers, playing a prominent role in the music and lifestyle of stars like Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg.

For cognac producers in France, the prospect of a 25% US import tax is also a major problem as most of their produce is for export, either to the US or China.