Research - Brand of Cognac, Cigars

[Michael Crupi]

I am writing an article for publication about Guggenheim and Astor drinking Cognac and smoking cigars on the deck (and stairwell). Does anyone know where I can confirm what kind of Cognac and brand of cigars that were available to first class in 1912?

[Jill Carlier]

Not sure, but according to the manifest, cognac came from both the Van Renssaller, C.A.
and The American Express Company.