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Brandy & Cognac

Father's Day GIFT GUIDE

If your dad likes his drinks rich, warming, and with a bit of continental swagger, then step into the world of brandy.

Whether it’s a smooth-as-you-like Cognac, a bold Armagnac with rustic charm, or something a little off-piste from Spain or South Africa, this is gifting that says “you’ve got taste” without needing to shout it (and at prices to suit every budget).

Top Picks Under £40 £40 - £90 Over £90

Our top gifts

For the head of the table Dad

Pierre Ferrand Ten Générations

50cl • 46%

This Grande Champagne Cognac honours the ten generations of Ferrand family members behind the great Cognac house. Crafted exclusively using eaux-de-vie made of Ugni-Blanc grapes, 20% of the spirit was matured in casks that previously held deliciously sweet Sauternes wine.

Pierre Ferrand 10 Générations is a strong choice. It’s a 19th century style Cognac that’s well balanced and has a proper sense of depth to it, with citrus and stone fruit throughout.

Thomas Burton

Whisky nerd, MoM OG

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For the Superior old Dad

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

70cl • 40%

A classic VSOP cognac, produced with grapes from four crus – Fins Bois, Borderies, Petite Champagne, and Grande Champagne, matured for up to 12 years. With layers of balanced oak, stone fruits, coffee, and gentle spice, it's a superbly versatile Cognac for both neat sipping and cocktails.

If Cognac had a “house pour”, this would be it. Neat, mixed, passed around at a party, it does it all. Reliable, but never dull is a dangerous combination. And VSOP is my middle name.

Adam O'Connell

Whisky wordsmith

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For the Distinguished Dad

Rémy Martin XO

70cl • 40%

A Cognac to sip and savour. Combining grapes from the Grande and Petite Champagne regions, expertly selected and meticulously blended by Rémy Martin's cellar master. Aged in oak for at least 10 years, its character is allowed to mellow and mature, bringing sumptuous notes of vanilla, spice, and caramel to the soft fruits, citrus, and pastry notes at its core.

Perfect for sipping neat, this cognac is rich and velvety, layered with notes of soft fruits, vanilla, caramel, and even hints of pastry. The lingering finish reveals roasted nuts, gentle spices, and a delicate touch of oak.

Michael Monte
Spirits buyer, in French

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For the Rustic Dad

Baron de Sigognac 10 Year Old

70cl • 40%

Every time I drink this, I make a note that I must drink it more often! Supple orchard fruits, sumptuous spice, nutty caramel – delicious!

Emma Symons

Tastes, types, repeats

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Under £40

Fruit-forward sippers, VSOP staples, and bottles that look far more expensive than they are. A strong opening move that keeps your wallet intact.

£40 - £90

This is where complexity kicks in – oak influence, subtle spice, and region-specific standouts. A lovely place to linger if you want to impress without overspending.

Over £90

We're into XO elegance, single-estate gems, and rare editions that deserve their own velvet-lined cabinet here. Worthy of at least a raised eyebrow of respect on Father's Day.