I split but I don't mash the pods. I used Remy Martin VSOP for the last batch and use 10 beans for the 750ml bottle! It turned out great. I have another batch going now with a 1.5l bottle of Christian Brothers brandy with 10 beans, so half the strength.
It seems like the extraction keeps going and going. I'm down to the last of the Cognac extract and the flavor is huge! |