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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.

Darroze Grands Assemblages 20 Year Old Bas-Armagnac

70cl, 43%
Darroze

The 20 year old chapter of the Darroze Grands Assemblages range of Bas-Armagnac. After this moderately long maturation, the spirit still has plenty of youthful vibrancy, though age is starting to…  More info

Darroze Grands Assemblages 20 Year Old Bas-Armagnac
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$85.98

Camus XO Intensely Aromatic Cognac

70cl, 40%
Camus

A cracking Cognac from Camus, the Xo Intensely Aromatic expression is created using eaux-de-vie which has been matured for at least ten years. This gives it plenty of time to develop a... Well, an…  More info

Camus XO Intensely Aromatic Cognac
$271.44

Three Barrels VSOP (1.5L)

150cl, 38%
Three Barrels

This is a 1.5 litre bottle of Three Barrels' fab VSOP Brandy, produced over in France. Wonderfully fruity and rich, with notes of apple, quince, grape, almond and spicy oak. This one has the label…  More info

Three Barrels VSOP (1.5L)
$59.49

Bache Gabrielsen American Oak

70cl, 40%
Bache Gabrielsen

America and France meet in this somewhat unusual Coganc from Bache Gabrielsen! As well as an initial ageing in French oak, the Cognac has also been finished in new American Tennessee oak barrels for…  More info

Bache Gabrielsen American Oak
4
$34.76

Hermitage 25 Year Old Segonzac Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 43%
Hermitage

Another delicious, complex Cognac from independent bottlers Hermitage. This expression was made with fruit from the Grande Champagne's Segonzac region, distilled in a 25-hectolitre still with a…  More info

Hermitage 25 Year Old Segonzac Grande Champagne Cognac
1
$114.67

Darroze Grands Assemblage 50 Year Old Bas-Armagnac

70cl, 42%
Darroze

The Darroze Grands Assemblage collection features plenty of well aged blended Bas-Armagnac expressions, including this rich, chocolate-y 50 year old. With decadent notes of leather and smoke adding…  More info

Darroze Grands Assemblage 50 Year Old Bas-Armagnac
$317.53

Darroze 49 Year Old 1968 Domaine De Bellair - Unique Collection

70cl, 43%
Darroze

This right here is a 49 year old Bas Armagnac from Darroze's Unique Collection, produced at Domaine De Bellair. Fancy trying some old Armagnac from a producer we'd be unlikely to have discovered…  More info

Darroze 49 Year Old 1968 Domaine De Bellair - Unique Collection
$292.37

Château de Lacquy 1991

70cl, 45%
Château de Lacquy

A Bas Armagnac from Château de Lacquy, distilled in 1991 (the same year as Primal Scream's 'Screamadelica' was released - no real connection between the two, but it's a good album never-the-less) and…  More info

Château de Lacquy 1991
$199.69

Jean Fillioux So Elegantissime XO 1er Cru de Cognac

70cl, 41%
Jean Fillioux

A superb XO Grande Champagne Cognac from the Jean Fillioux house of Cognac. The Fillioux family have been producing Cognac since 1880, with their estate being established in the Grande Champagne…  More info

Jean Fillioux So Elegantissime XO 1er Cru de Cognac
$110.11

Delamain Pale & Dry XO

50cl, 42%
Delamain

A glorious XO Cognac, comprising a blend of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne region. This is an elegant sipper that has been treated to careful maturation in French oak casks…  More info

Delamain Pale & Dry XO
$87.06

Cognac Leyrat XO Elite Decanter

70cl, 40%
Cognac Leyrat

An XO from Cognac Leyrat, 'Elite' is distilled from Fins Bois grapes, known for their characteristic of producing rich, full-bodied and fast-ageing brandies. In this case, it's also presented in a…  More info

Cognac Leyrat XO Elite Decanter
$148.52

Romate Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva

70cl, 36%
Sánchez Romate

A subtle, nutty, complex Spanish brandy offering up notes of coffee and sherried peels. Good body and value for money.  More info

Romate Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva
3
$26.02

Frapin Millésime 40 Year Old 1979 Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40.3%
Frapin

This astounding Grande Champagne Cognac was distilled by Frapin back in 1979 – the very same year that Pink Floyd released The Wall! Eventually, it was bottled after four decades of maturation,…  More info

Frapin Millésime 40 Year Old 1979 Grande Champagne Cognac
$665.81

Lustau Solera Gran Reserva

70cl, 40%
Lustau

A very good value brandy from Lustau, the Solera Gran Reserva was matured in a Solera system for 15 years, in casks that previously held oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry for up to 50 years.  More info

Lustau  Solera Gran Reserva
$36.81

ABK6 XO Family Cellar

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

A marvellous single estate XO Cognac from ABK6, boasting an immensely rich flavour profile of orange, nutty oak, cigar box, and more. Excellent stuff from the Abécassis family, perfect for savouring.  More info

ABK6 XO Family Cellar
$118.78

Jules Clairon Napoleon Brandy

70cl, 36%
Jules Clairon

A fab French brandy from the Jules Clairon range. A handsome choice for use in cocktails and mixed drinks, or perhaps to use in cooking if you're feeling particularly fancy.  More info

Jules Clairon Napoleon Brandy
7
$16.79

Ragnaud-Sabourin Le Paradis

50cl, 41%
Ragnaud-Sabourin

A gorgeously presented Cognac from Ragnaud-Sabourin - their Le Paradis expression is made with 90% eaux-de-vie distilled near the start of the 1900s and 10% eaux-de-vie distilled before the…  More info

Ragnaud-Sabourin Le Paradis
$945.55

Jules Gautret 10 Year Old Cognac

70cl, 40%
Jules Gautret

This XO Cognac from Jules Gautret is matured in oak for 10 years, to achieve a tremendous depth of woody character and fruity flavour. Founded in 1847, the Jules Gautret Cognac House certainly has…  More info

Jules Gautret 10 Year Old Cognac
$71.65

Sempé Single Barrel Cask Strength Bas Armagnac 2011

70cl, 54.1%
Le Club Des Marques

With most Armagnacs being blended, here is a chance to try a single barrel expression. This Bas Armagnac from Sempé was distilled in 2011, and was barrel aged in local Limousin oak casks and bottled…  More info

Sempé Single Barrel Cask Strength Bas Armagnac 2011
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$66.54

Loubère Napoleon

70cl, 40%
Loubère

Produced by the Alain Loubère's estates, the Loubère Napoleon Bas Armagnac boasts heavy notes of almond and spicy fruitcake, with a hint of caramelised banana lingering in the background. It's…  More info

Loubère Napoleon
2
$40.92

Hermitage 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac - Master of Malt Exclusive

70cl, 43%
Hermitage

Master of Malt exclusive! Take a gander at this – it's a Grande Champagne Cognac which was distilled all the way back in 1975 and bottled up by Hermitage for... Us! Yes, this is another marvellous…  More info

Hermitage 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac - Master of Malt Exclusive
$348.26

Carlos I 1520 Solera Gran Reserva

70cl, 41.1%
Carlos I

A rich and complex brandy bottled for the popular Carlos I brand by Spanish spirits producer Osborne at 41.1% ABV with an outturn of 4281 bottles.  More info

Carlos I 1520 Solera Gran Reserva
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$112.67
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Ysabel Regina

70cl, 42%
Bodegas Ximenez-Spinola

A new, premium spirit born of blending Spanish brandy with cognac before a further maturation period in the finest Pedro Ximénez casks. Perfect in a number of cocktails such as those served at top…  More info

Ysabel Regina
4
$49.41

Osborne Magno Solera Reserva Brandy

70cl, 36%
Osborne

Superb quality brandy from well-loved producer, Osborne, the chaps behind 103 Brandy and Osborne Veterano. Made in Jerez with a blend of 100% Airen grapes, the Magno is aged in a Solera system of…  More info

Osborne Magno Solera Reserva Brandy
2
$29.32

Fernando de Castilla Solera Gran Reserva

70cl, 38%
Fernando de Castilla

Solera-aged Spanish brandy from Fernando de Castilla, produced elusively using the Airén grape variety, matured in casks that previously held oloroso and amontillado sherry. Very interesting to…  More info

Fernando de Castilla Solera Gran Reserva
$54.28

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