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Reviews for 2020

October 2020 - Brandy

October 2020 - Brandy
This month's Spirits feature is Brandy

Brandy Reviews

Ferrand Selection des Anges XO Cognac
94 points
$190
A memorable Cognac that truly stands out from the others; an exotic, traveling finish full of tropical fruits, nuts and mouthwatering minerality.
Awards: 2020 Best Cognac
Catan Pisco Reserve
89 points
$34.99
A delicate, fruity and floral Pisco with a sliky-smooth gentle finish; excellent for stirred cocktails and even sipping neat.
89 points $34.99
Nyak VS Cognac
88 points
$34
A solid VS cognac that's a snap to cocktail with; rich and fruity.
Vecchia Romagna Tre Botti Dark Brandy
88 points
$50
A fuller-bodied, spicy brandy with layers of oak and fruit.
Kvint XO Surprise 10 Year Aged Brandy
87 points
$29
Dreamy oak shines in this sippable brandy.
Seignette VS Cognac
87 points
$35
A lifted and bright cognac that will work well in a variety of thoughtfully crafted cocktails.
Gran Gala VS Cognac
86 points
$19
A highly mixable, slightly yeasty cognac that is a good match to champagne cocktails.
Courvoisier Avant-Garde Bourbon Cask Edition Specialty Spirit
86 points
$40
A fruity, peppery option for curious Cognac drinkers; a tasty cocktail option that will offer a different spin on the classics.
Star Union Spirits Apple Fruit Brandy
86 points
$60
Toasty oak and orchard fruit mingle in this fun and mixable immature fruit brandy.
Star Union Spirits Cherry Fruit Brandy
86 points
$60
A delicate fruit brandy with hints of baking spices; an easy intro to barrel aged spirits.
E&J Distillers XO Extra Smooth Brandy
85 points
$10
A rich, chocolatey brandy with lots of mixing possibilities; try in Alexanders, with cola, root beer and more.
E&J Distillers Vanilla Brandy
85 points
$10
A sweet and fruity flavored brandy for mixed drinks; try with sodas and juices.
E&J Distillers VS Brandy
84 points
$10
Best Buy
A fruity brandy for easy mixing.
84 points $10 Best Buy
E&J Distillers VSOP Superior Reserve Brandy
84 points
$10
A rich, vanilla-centric brandy that is a great match to cola.
Star Union Spirits Immature Brandy
84 points
$60
A young, oaky brandy for cocktail play.
E&J Distillers Apple Brandy
83 points
$10
Sweet apple flavors shine in this candy flavored brandy.
HARTLEY VSOP Flavored Brandy
82 points
$8
A distinctive mash-up of flavors makes this a curious spirit to mix with sodas and juices.
E&J Distillers Peach Brandy
80 points
$10
A fruity, candied brandy for easy mixed drinks.
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