Cognac Otard

I have noticed that the bottles of Otard cognac all have a specific shape that is not to be found with your competitors. What is the origin of this particular shape?

When did Otard start bottling its cognac?

I have noticed that the bottles of Otard cognac all have a specific shape that is not to be found with your competitors. What is the origin of this particular shape?

This specific shape was created for Otard cognac in 1968. When you swirl cognac in a glass to enable a better release of its aromas, it leaves a very thin film on the sides of the glass from which a few droplets slowly run down like tears. That explains the saying that the cognac "is crying". Those tears formed the inspiration for the shape of the Otard bottles, originally used for the "Prince de Cognac " quality. Given its success, the shape was subsequently extended to the majority of the Otard range in 1986, thus creating a strong identity for the brand.

Otard is probably today the only brand to use the same shape of bottle right across its product range. Its pure, elegant lines and its simplicity are synonymous with our constant quest for sobriety, elegance and modernism.

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When did Otard start bottling its cognac?

We have searched through our archives and the oldest document we were able to find mentioning bottles is a shipment record dated October 13, 1835 indicating the transport of " 6 cases of 72 bottles each and 6 cases of 36 bottles each " on board the " Sarah of Bristol " sailing for Bristol in England. We have not completed our search and we intend to go further back in time to discover more evidence.

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