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Brandy

The word brandy comes from a Dutch word, brandewijn, meaning burnt wine. Brandy usually refers to distilled wine just as whisky is essentially distilled ale. Initially brandy would have been what we would think of as an eaux-de-vie, an unaged spirit, but it was noted how long storage in oak could create something special. Nowadays the word ‘brandy’ usually refers to an aged spirit. The most famous varieties of brandy both come from France: Cognac to the north of the city of Bordeaux, and Armagnac in the south west of the country. The other notable brandy superpowers are Spain, most notably with Brandy de Jerez from the sherry region, and South Africa. You will also find fine brandies from Armenia, Italy, Georgia, Germany, America, and Greece in the form of Metaxa which is flavoured with wine and herbs. Wherever wine is made, you will find brandy.

In addition to grape brandies, there are also fruit brandies, the most notable of which is Calvados which is made from apples in Normandy. Many so-called fruit brandies, however, are made from a mixture of fruit, sugar and neutral alcohol rather than distilled from fruit so are labelled as liqueurs.

Whichever fruit is used to make the brandy, producers will crush and ferment it to create a wine or cider. Distillation usually takes place in a two-stage batch process as in Cognac but in some regions such as Armagnac a short column is more traditional. Ageing usually takes place in a mixture of old and new barrels so that the wood flavour doesn’t become too strong. Traditionally European oak would be used but some producers are experimenting with American or even Japanese oak as well as cask finishes. Most will be diluted and sometimes sweetened before bottling.

Louis XIII The Miniature (5cl)

5cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A miniature of Rémy Martin's jaw-dropping Louis XIII Cognac, made with a blend of the oldest and rarest Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged for decades (some for over a century!), passed down by each…  More info

Louis XIII The Miniature (5cl)
$696.76
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Osborne 1866 Solera Gran Reserva

70cl, 40%
Osborne

Solera matured brandy from the ever-dependable Osborne, made using the Mancha Airén white grape variety. It was aged in a Solera system of American oak casks, which has helped to develop a core of…  More info

Osborne 1866 Solera Gran Reserva
1
$64.20
$55.62

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula

70cl, 45%
Pierre Ferrand

This is a VS Cognac from Pierre Ferrand, made to an original recipe from 1840. It is a premier cru brandy, made from grapes grown in the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. The result was awarded 94…  More info

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula
$48.68

Pierre Ferrand Ambre

70cl, 40%
Pierre Ferrand

This is a delicious cognac form Pierre Ferrand, made with spirit from the premier region - the Grande Champagne. This fabulous brandy was awarded a Gold Medal at both the Cognac Masters and the…  More info

Pierre Ferrand Ambre
6
$48.71
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XO Brandy Tasting Set

15cl, 40.3%
Drinks by the Dram

XO stands for Extra Old - these are the well-aged brandies from two of France's premier spirits regions - Cognac and Armagnac. We compiled this set of five 3cl samples with some rare brandies and…  More info

XO Brandy Tasting Set
$51.57

Camus VSOP Elegance

70cl, 40%
Camus

VSOP Cognac from the House of Camus, made including a portion of Borderies eaux-de-vie, which Camus is well-known for using in their expressions.  More info

Camus VSOP Elegance
3
$54.19
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Rémy Martin VSOP Glass Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

A limited edition gift pack from the ever-wonderful Rémy Martin, containing a bottle of VSOP Cognac made with grapes from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. The stylish set also comes with…  More info

Rémy Martin VSOP Glass Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
2
$44.63
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Courvoisier VS

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

Courvoisier proudly boast their Cognac as that of Napoleon. It all started when Napoleon took hundreds of bottles of Courvoisier Cognac for his years of exile. Napoleon told Emmanuel Courvoisier that…  More info

Courvoisier VS
13
$30.92
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Torres 30 Jaime I Brandy

70cl, 38%
Torres

The Torres 30 Jaime I. Spanish Brandy features an incredible blend of some of their old stocks, including some made using Parellada grapes (which they use in the Torres 10) which has been aged…  More info

Torres 30 Jaime I Brandy
4
$95.94

Grande Champagne H.72 Cognac Sponge Edition No.6 (Decadent Drinks)

70cl, 50.2%
Decadent Drinks

From Decadent Drinks comes Cognac Sponge Edition No.6, a 1972-vintage Grand Champagne Cognac. It was drawn from a single cask, with 180 bottles released at cask strength – a generous 50.2% ABV. Very…  More info

Grande Champagne H.72 Cognac Sponge Edition No.6 (Decadent Drinks)
$292.22

Pierre Ferrand Ten Générations

50cl, 46%
Pierre Ferrand

A Grande Champagne Cognac from Pierre Ferrand, honouring the ten generations of Ferrand family members behind the great Cognac house. This expression has been crafted exclusively using eaux-de-vie…  More info

Pierre Ferrand Ten Générations
1
$38.14

Martell VS Single Distillery

70cl, 40%
Martell

An intriguing 2017 release from Martell - it's a VS Cognac made with spirits distilled exclusively at one distillery! Their reasoning behind this choice (rather than using eaux-de-vie from a…  More info

Martell VS Single Distillery
10
$30.95

Hennessy XO - Chinese New Year Deluxe Edition 2023

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, renowned Cognac house Hennessy has released a limited Deluxe Edition of its XO expression. For 2023, this dazzling reflective bottle comes presented in a gift box…  More info

Hennessy XO - Chinese New Year Deluxe Edition 2023
$205.41

Château de Laubade VSOP Bas Armagnac

70cl, 40%
Château de Laubade

The VSOP expression of Bas Armagnac from Château de Laubade, who age their eaux-de-vie exclusively in Gascony oak casks. The Lesgourgues family have been running Château de Laubade, since it was…  More info

Château de Laubade VSOP Bas Armagnac
1
$43.14

Baron de Sigognac 20 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Baron de Sigognac

A gold award winner at the 2005 International Spirits Challenge. This superb 20 year old Bas-Armagnac is made by a family that trace their roots back to the 12th Century. The Armagnac they make is…  More info

Baron de Sigognac 20 Year Old
7
$85.41

Delord L'Authentique Bas Armagnac

70cl, 45.9%
Delord

An interesting expression from the Delord range, features Bas Armagnac which has been bottled at 45.9% ABV. Previously, Delord had only released Armagnac at 40% ABV - so we're rather excited to see…  More info

Delord L'Authentique Bas Armagnac
1
$100.64

Metaxa Private Reserve

70cl, 40%
Metaxa

The Metaxa Private Reserve is made yearly by the Metaxa Master, who selects the well-aged expressions of Greek brandy from the extensive cellars. Following this, he blends them to create the Metaxa…  More info

Metaxa Private Reserve
13
$74.57
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Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
Courvoisier

A classic VSOP cognac, this is matured for between 8 and 12 years in a selection of Troncais and Limousin oak barrels. The Courvoisier brandy used in this bottling is sourced from the two premier…  More info

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
57
$38.14
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Hennessy Paradis

70cl, 40%
Hennessy

Paradis was conceived in 1979 by Maurice Fillioux, a master blender at Hennessy. He blended a selection of eaux-de-vie that his grandfather had laid down.  More info

Hennessy Paradis
3
$1,016.75

Ferrand Sélection des Anges

70cl, 41.8%
Pierre Ferrand

A very ornate bottle of Sélection des Anges from the wonderful Ferrand. Made from Ugni Blanc grapes, the Grande Champagne Cognac has been aged for 30 years, so it's choc full of fruit and aromatic…  More info

Ferrand Sélection des Anges
$174.44

Asbach 8 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Asbach

Asbach 8 Year Old is a popular rich, spicy German brandy which has been matured in small French Limousin oak casks. The company has won many awards for their brandies, including a Gold at the 2013…  More info

Asbach 8 Year Old
1
$37.84

Asbach 15 Year Old 40%

70cl, 40%
Asbach

This is a 15 year old brandy from German brand, Asbach. Known for being enjoyably spicy and rich, Asbach has something of a cult following after soldiers from the First and Second World War becoming…  More info

Asbach 15 Year Old 40%
1
$61.87

Maxime Trijol XO

70cl, 40%
Maxime Trijol

A classic XO Cognac from Maxime Trijol. This award winning spirit was distilled under Jean-Jacques Trijol, from the Trijol family's 20 hectare estate.  More info

Maxime Trijol XO
13
$106.32

Metaxa 5 Stars

70cl, 38%
Metaxa

The Metaxa brand was established in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa. The brandies are made by blending grape spirit with plump grapes from Attica.  More info

Metaxa 5 Stars
6
$23.21

Carlos I Amontillado Cask Matured

70cl, 40.3%
Carlos I

From Osbourne, this edition of Carlos I was matured and finished in centuries-old, hand-selected Amontillado casks from the Solera de Amontillado La Honda, which was founded in 1857.  More info

Carlos I Amontillado Cask Matured
3
$45
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