It’s France who set the benchmark for fruit spirits – with Cognac and Armagnac (grapes) and Calvados (apples and pears) being recognised the world over.
In this section however, we also cover some world fruit spirits – as well as a healthy dose of Vintage Brandy too.
| Name | Age / Yr / Vintage | Country | Brandy Type | ABV | Size | Price | Buy | hf:att:pa_brandy-type |
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Vintage Brandy
Where Cognac is dominated by large producers, it is with Armagnac where the smaller Châteaus get chance to shine.
Armagnac follows a similar path to Cognac in terms of production, however there is a wider use of permitted grape variety.
Key differences also include a greater variety of vintages with Armagnac – as well as an unnamed spirit, called Blanche.
Armagnac labelling:
Blanche (Unaged) – Minimum 3 months in stainless steel
VS (Very Special) – Minimum 1 year in oak
VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) – minimum 4 years on oak
Hors d’Age / Vintage – Minimum 10 years in oak
Blanche (Unaged) – Minimum 3 months in stainless steel
VS (Very Special) – Minimum 1 year in oak
VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) – minimum 4 years on oak
Hors d’Age / Vintage – Minimum 10 years in oak
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