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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.

ABK6 1985 Vintage

70cl, 42.5%
ABK6 Cognac

This 1985 vintage ABK6 Cognac comes from 6 barrels (FP1, FP2, FP15, FP65, FP66 and FP77), the outturn of which was 2,820 bottles. 1985 had a very cold winter and a dry summer in Charante,…  More info

ABK6 1985 Vintage
$193.38

ABK6 Extra Cognac

70cl, 43%
ABK6 Cognac

An Extra Cognac (similar to XO in aging requirements, but in practice usually much, much older) that spent decades maturing in limousin oak casks to produce this premium ABK6 expression.  More info

ABK6 Extra Cognac
$410.44

ABK6 VSOP Cognac

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

ABK6 VSOP Cognac is a single estate expression made by the family-owned Cognac house, which has been snapping up award after award in recent years. A sublime Cognac in many, many ways. Named World's…  More info

ABK6 VSOP Cognac
10
$49.31

ABK6 VS Pure Single Cognac

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

A 70cl bottling of ABK6 Cognac's excellent single estate VS from Abceassis Domaine. A Gold medal winner at the International Spirits Challenge in 2010.  More info

ABK6 VS Pure Single Cognac
1
$40.06

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
$119.28

ABK6 XO Renaissance

70cl, 40%
ABK6 Cognac

The winner of the Best XO Cognac title at the World Cognac Awards 2017, ABK6 XO Renaissance is another sublime offering from the innovative Cognac house that was bottled in a stylish carafe, which…  More info

ABK6 XO Renaissance
4
$142.93

A.E. Dor Cigar Cognac

70cl, 42%
A.E. Dor

Produced by the top cognac house A E Dor, this is a delicious blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne as well as some Fins Bois and Borderies to create the desired flavour profile. It was also…  More info

A.E. Dor Cigar Cognac
$113.15

A.E. Dor Napoléon Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

The A.E. Dor Napoléon is a blend of three eaux-de-vie, featuring qualities from three different crus (Grande Champagne, Fins Bois and Borderies) resulting in a deliciously mellow and easy to enjoy…  More info

A.E. Dor Napoléon Cognac
$73.50

A.E. Dor No.6 Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

Made with eaux-de-vie aged for at least 25 years, this Grande Champagne Cognac from A.E. Dor is a right spicy little number, but well rounded in the way that old, finely crafted Cognac often seems to…  More info

A.E. Dor No.6 Grande Champagne Cognac
$231.44

A.E. Dor No.7 Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 42%
A.E. Dor

The A.E. Dor No.7 Cognac, made using eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne region, one of the most well-respected in Cognac. This is a powerful, dynamic expression, particularly on the palate.  More info

A.E. Dor No.7 Grande Champagne Cognac
$267.46

A.E. Dor VS Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

A.E. Dor's VS expression uses grapes from Fins Bois and Borderies as well as the Champagne regions that are exclusively used for the VSOP.  More info

A.E. Dor VS Cognac
$39.60

A.E. Dor VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac

70cl, 40%
A.E. Dor

VSOP Cognac from the House of A.E. Dor, founded in Jarnac in 1858. Since then, they've been producing eau-de-vie using grapes from the Champagne region to create this exquisite expression.  More info

A.E. Dor VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac
1
$50.87

Ararat 3 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

A 70cl bottling of Ararat 3 Star, a spicy, dry 3 year old grape brandy from Armenia.  More info

Ararat 3 Year Old
$30.17
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Ararat 5 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

This 5 Year Old brandy hails from the Armenian Yerevan Brandy Company. It's produced from grapes and bottled for the Ararat range after being blended with pure spring water. An ideal candidate for…  More info

Ararat 5 Year Old
1
$29.79

Ararat 5 Year Old (50cl)

50cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

Aged for 5 years, this is a delicious grape brandy from Yerevan's Ararat range. It was made in Armenia with select wines and pure spring water.  More info

Ararat 5 Year Old (50cl)
$26.12

Ararat Akhtamar 10 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

A 10 year old Armenian brandy from the Ararat brand. The Yerevan Brandy Company even has its own cooperage to create the barrels to age their rich, spicy brandies.  More info

Ararat Akhtamar 10 Year Old
8
$43.75

Ararat Akhtamar 10 Year Old 50cl

50cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

Produced in Armenia, Ararat Akhtamar is a 10 year old brandy with a rich, fruity flavour. The brandy is made with a selection of wines and pure spring water.  More info

Ararat Akhtamar 10 Year Old 50cl
2
$34.60

Ararat Erebuni 30 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

Incredibly well-aged Armenian brandy from Ararat, matured for 30 years! A rich, decadent expression, made with a blend of 30 different brandies – most certainly one to sip and savour. It was named…  More info

Ararat Erebuni 30 Year Old
$604.16

Ararat Nairi 20 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

A well-aged grape brandy from the Yerevan Brandy Company over in Armenia, Nairi is a 20 year old expression released as part of the Ararat range. A rich, woody, spiced and honeyed bottling!  More info

Ararat Nairi 20 Year Old
$88.93

Ararat Otborny 7 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Yerevan Brandy Company

A 7 year old brandy from Armenian producer Ararat in Yerevan (the capital city of Armenia). Richly spiced, with layers of juicy fruit notes underneath.  More info

Ararat Otborny 7 Year Old
1
$35.96
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Armagnac Sponge 49 Year Old 1972 Edition No.2 (Decadent Drinks)

70cl, 42.9%
Decadent Drinks

An astounding 49-year-old Armagnac from the Armagnac Sponge series from Decadent Drinks. The 1972-vintage Bas Armagnac is an equal blend of two casks, bottled at cask strength in a release of 210…  More info

Armagnac Sponge 49 Year Old 1972 Edition No.2 (Decadent Drinks)
$255.25
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Armagnac Tasting Set

15cl, 40%
Drinks by the Dram

A far more rustic, intense prospect than its cousin Cognac, Armagnac is a phenomenal spirit in its own right. It is a rich grape brandy from Gascony, and the region is home to some real gems. This…  More info

Armagnac Tasting Set
$27.72

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
$61.66

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
$37.71
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Asbach Original 3 Year Old

70cl, 38%
Asbach

Relaunched under a new name, Asbach's popular 3 year old German grape brandy, formerly known as 'Uralt', is matured in Limousin oak casks and has a fruity, tangy character.  More info

Asbach Original 3 Year Old
17
$27.01
$24.68

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