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Is Cognac High in Acid? Understanding Acidity and pH

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The white wine used as the base for cognac is notoriously acidic, with some analyses showing a pH around 3.2 before distillation. However, the intricate process of double distillation and oak aging fundamentally changes this, resulting in a finished spirit with a much lower level of acidity.