Cognac Educators Share 2021 Trend Predictions More At-Home Drinkers, Younger Drinkers and Cocktails at Bars News provided by Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC)—the entity promoting, protecting and developing the Cognac Geographical Indication and culture—is thrilled to share the trends of 2021. With 2020 taking an unforeseen turn, cognac became even more of a spirit to be enjoyed at home, rather than at a beloved, craft-cocktail bar. Still, cocktail bars continued to feature cognac as a base in classic cocktails as well as in new and innovative ones, meant to attract a younger drinker.