Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the town of Cognac, France. It is produced in the surrounding wine-growing region in the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime.
Cognac production falls under French appellation d’origine contrôlée designation, with production methods and naming required to meet certain legal requirements. Among the specified grapes, Ugni blanc, known locally as Saint-Emilion, is most widely used.The brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tronçais. Cognac matures in the same way as whiskies and wines barrel age, and most cognacs spend considerably longer “on the wood” than the minimum legal requirement.
Brandy is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically drunk as an after-dinner digestif. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks. Others are coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of aging, and some are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring. Varieties of wine brandy can be found across the winemaking world. Among the most renowned are Cognac and Armagnac from southwestern France.
In a broader sense, the term brandy also denotes liquors obtained from the distillation of pomace (yielding pomace brandy), or mash or wine of any other fruit (fruit brandy). These products are also called eau de vie (which translates to “water of life”).
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Are you in need of crystal brandy glasses? Made from high quality lead free crystal and supplied in a premium navy gift box, this is a great crystal clear glass for brandy drinkers.
The Montrose Glass is supplied in a premium navy gift carton, perfect for gifting to a brandy drinker, or why not upgrade to a luxurious brandy glass gift set of two for extra special occasions.
Every Martell cognac has its own unique story to tell, from the timeless classics to limited editions. Explore the different styles, individual tasting notes and the best way to enjoy them all. Whichever Martell cognac you choose to taste, be sure to take your time to enjoy each of them: Martell XO, Martell VSOP or Cordon Bleu…
Martell VSOP is an authentic expression of the Martell style. The House perpetuates an uncompromising savoir-faire by ageing its eaux-de-vie exclusively in barrels of fine-grained oak. This specificity encourages the development of refined aromas, exemplified by the lusciously fruity notes of Martell VSOP.
Established in 1715, Martell is the oldest of the great cognac houses. Martell VSOP Médaillon is a cognac that is made with skilfully blended, mature eaux-de-vie from the four finest growths of the Cognac region. Aged in French oak casks, those eaux-de-vie are selected by the cellar master to yield a perfect balance of freshness and crisp-edged sweetness. Flavour: Soft, mellow and complex with crystallised-fruit notes. Round-bodied with a long-lasting finish. Alcohol by volume
Rémy Martin teamed up with award-winning furniture and lighting designer Lee Broom to reinterpret its XO glass decanter. Hundreds of fine ‘starburst’ cuts have been made into the indents to its solar shape, with each cut symbolizing one of the many eaux-de-vie within the Rémy Martin XO blend. Bloom was also inspired by the experience of serving it on ice, so the cuts are also made to convey a sense of icicles.
A seven year old brandy from Armenian producer Ararat in Yerevan (the capital city of Armenia). Richly spiced, with layers of juicy fruit notes underneath.
A bold Cognac from Martell with an eye-catching bottle, balancing the power and intensity of Grande Champagne with the classic elegance of the Borderies Cru. Aromas of pink and black peppercorns, figs, walnuts, sandalwood and hints of coriander fill the nose, complemented by notes of blackcurrant, fig, plums, vanilla, oak spice, cinnamon, dates and cracked black pepper throughout the palate.
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 selection of Cognac-based distilleries) was to aim for a richer, more intense style of spirit.
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No ABV or Volume stated
Gautier is one of the oldest Cognac houses and it’s history has spanned 10 generations and only recently left the family’s ownership. In 1755 they were awarded a Royal Warrant to produce Cognac signed by Louis XV.
We estimate this bottle is 70cl or 75cl and 40%
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This is the 2015 release Rémy Martin XO Cannes Limited Edition, created in honor of the 68th Cannes Film Festival. Rémy Martin is official supplier of the festival since 2004 and started releasing special edition XO’s in 2014.
A litre bottle of cult German brandy Asbach, much-beloved of British squaddies, many of whom become very partial to it while stationed abroad.
Brand Schott Zwiesel
Product line BAR SELECTION
Size 45
Structure plain
Color crystal, clear
Material Glass
Properties
dishwasher safe: Yes
Made in EU: Yes
Tritan: Yes
Once a year, the Metaxa Private Reserve is manufactured according to an old family recipe from the Spyros Metaxa family, crowning their work. But the winemaker Constantinos Raptis married well-matured muscatel wines with handpicked wine distillates that matured for at least 30 years in the Metaxa cellars.
This edition of Metaxa 12 Stars Greek brandy comes in a rather eye-catching limited edition bottle inspired by Zeus, the god of sky and thunder! Made using Muscat wines selected from the Samos region in Greece combined with brandy, this tasty Greek brandy is packed with notes of chocolate, orange peel and delicate florals.
We call it the “diplomatic brandy” as ARARAT Dvin has accompanied so many historic meetings of world significance. Since the 1940s, this brandy has been produced according to the original recipe and to a stronger ABV of 50%. Once blended, we keep this brandy in barrels for 3 more years. This gives its structured bouquet an excellent balance of power and tenderness, while the tart flavour acquires special notes of oak character that linger in a long, dry aftertaste.
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