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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.

Carlos I Imperial XO

70cl, 40%
Carlos I

At the apex of the spectacular Carlos I selection of Spanish brandies sits their Imperial XO expression. Aged in a Solera system featuring casks that previously held Oloroso and Amontillado Sherries,…  More info

Carlos I Imperial XO
14
$58.34
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Frapin 1270 Cognac

70cl, 40%
Frapin

Frapin 1270 Cognac was made with fruit harvested exclusively from the Frapin family's estates in the Grande Champagne region. After distillation, this expression was matured for six months in new oak…  More info

Frapin 1270 Cognac
5
$43.01
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Rémy Martin XO

70cl, 40%
Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin XO is a fine champagne cognac that has been aged for at least ten years. It is produced by Rémy Martin, a French company that has been making cognac since 1724. Rémy Martin XO is a blend…  More info

Rémy Martin XO
16
$167.98
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Delord 25 Year Old Bas-Armagnac

70cl, 40%
Delord

From Delord comes a bottling of sublime and unbelievably great value Bas-Armagnac, with a delightful wooden presentation box. It was distilled from four different grape varieties, Ugni Blanc,…  More info

Delord 25 Year Old Bas-Armagnac
4
$73.68
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Metaxa 12 Stars

70cl, 40%
Metaxa

Metaxa 12 Stars is a smooth, premium Greek brandy that is perfect for sipping on its own or enjoying with friends. It has a rich, complex flavour that makes it perfect for after-dinner drinks or…  More info

Metaxa 12 Stars
17
$32.72

Château de Montifaud VSOP Petite Champagne

70cl, 40%
Château de Montifaud

Château de Montifaud has been in the Vallet family for 6 generations, and this is where the Ugni Blanc is stored on the lees for 2-3 months until distillation, before being double distilled in…  More info

Château de Montifaud VSOP Petite Champagne
2
$39.89

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
$84.75

Martell Cordon Bleu

70cl, 40%
Martell

Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac was originally created by Edouard Martell in 1912. It is a sultry, stylish cognac with a lovely fruity, spicy flavour.  More info

Martell Cordon Bleu
14
$122.40

Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez

70cl, 40%
Carlos I

The wonderfully rich Carlos I Solera Gran Reserve Brandy de Jerez from Osborne has received a new bottle and a slightly higher ABV! A great digestif...  More info

Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva Brandy de Jerez
17
$35.28

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
$30.72

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
$63.71

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
$44.29

Soberano Reserva 12

70cl, 38%
Gonzalez Byass

A smashing Spanish brandy from Gonzalez Byass' Soberano range, made with Solera-aged spirits drawn from the 12 brandy cellars owned by the company.  More info

Soberano Reserva 12
10
$20.48

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
$99.87

Tesseron Lot No. 76 XO Cognac

70cl, 40%
Tesseron

Tesseron have made the name in the Cognac world by releasing a whole range of incredible expressions, most of which are XO Cognac. Their Lot No. 76 expression shows off well-aged eaux-de-vie from the…  More info

Tesseron Lot No. 76 XO Cognac
1
$143.36
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Martell VSOP

70cl, 40%
Martell

Martell's VSOP is a rich, tasty Cognac with a great deal of complexity. Very good as a digestif, this stuff also works brilliantly in cocktails.  More info

Martell VSOP
2
$50.19
$48.10

Baron de Sigognac VS

70cl, 40%
Baron de Sigognac

Classic VS Armagnac from Baron de Sigognac, as far as brandy goes, this is exceptional value for money!  More info

Baron de Sigognac VS
1
$33.58
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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
$95.20

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
$61.40

Hermitage 40 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

70cl, 44%
Hermitage

Know someone who's got a 40th birthday coming up and want to get them something really special (even if it's a self-gift)? Hermitage has the perfect thing - a 40 year old Cognac from the revered…  More info

Hermitage 40 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
3
$297.01

Ragnaud-Sabourin No. 35 Fontvieille

70cl, 43%
Ragnaud-Sabourin

A wonderful unblended cognac from Ragnaud Sabourin, this is made exclusively with spirit distilled from grapes from the Grande Champagne region. Fresh and floral.  More info

Ragnaud-Sabourin No. 35 Fontvieille
4
$177.20
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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
$1,008.95

Frapin Château de Fontpinot XO Cognac

70cl, 41%
Frapin

Single estate XO Cognac from Frapin, one of the most well respected Cognac houses in the Grande Champagne region. Floral and fruit filled with a rich, long finish, the XO is well balanced and…  More info

Frapin Château de Fontpinot XO Cognac
2
$138.27
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Tesseron Lot No. 53 XO Cognac

70cl, 40%
Tesseron

From the Tesseron range of well-aged Cognac comes the Lot N° 53 XO, a blend of Tesseron's most sublime stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac. The depth and finesse of this Tesseron has been widely…  More info

Tesseron Lot No. 53 XO Cognac
3
$302.17

Bache Gabrielsen XO Fine Champagne

70cl, 40%
Bache Gabrielsen

The XO expression from Bache-Gabrielsen, made using a blend of well-aged eaux-de-vie from both the Grande and Petite Champagne regions. Delicious after-dinner drinking here, and might just make a…  More info

Bache Gabrielsen XO Fine Champagne
2
$73.69

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