Inspired by Cognac, made in America, Omage is the brainchild of Julious Grant, a 30-year wine and spirits industry veteran with brandy in his blood. Omage is made from California-grown grapes (the varieties aren’t specified) with methods similar to those used in Cognac, all intended to mimic the king of all brandies. That said, it’s not without its share of departures from tradition. Distillation takes place in both pot and column stills and aging occurs in charred and toasted American bourbon and French oak barrels, depending on style.