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Reviews for 2021

July 2021 - Brandy

July 2021 - Brandy
This month's Spirits feature is Brandy

Brandy Reviews

Bisquit & Dubouché XO Cognac
92 points
$180
Exceptional length gives an indulger pause; sip slowly and contemplatively.
Larsen Aqua Ignis Cognac
91 points
$49
A rich VS Cognac that delivers great intensity for the category; Sazeracs and Vieux Carres await.
Branson Cognac XO Premier Cru Cognac
91 points
$249
An endlessly satisfying palate keeps you coming back in this excellent XO Cognac.
Merlet VS Cognac
89 points
$50
A solid VS Cognac that will be stupendous in Sidecar cocktails.
Merlet XO Cognac
89 points
$100
A rock solid XO Cognac for decadent stirred cocktails.
Yebiga Bela Plum Brandy
87 points
$29
A light, fruity and fragrant Brandy that will make for accessible, fresh cocktails.
Yebiga Prva Plum Brandy
86 points
$39
A toasty and fruity Brandy that will make fun cocktails.
Branson Cognac Royal VSOP Cognac
86 points
$59
A mild but satisfying VSOP Cognac that will play well in a classic Sidecar cocktail.
Branson Cognac VSOP Cognac Grande Champagne
86 points
$69
A light on its feet VSOP Cognac for mixed drinks and simple sips.
Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Armagnac Brandy
86 points
$400
A very distinctive Armagnac with a nose of sherry and a palate of smoky Single Malt Scotch; a very interesting curio for both the whiskey and brandy aficionado.
Black Dirt New York Apple Jack Brandy
85 points
$48
A heavily oaked Applejack to try in creative and tasty Wisconsin Old Fashioneds.
Merlet Brothers Blend VSOP Cognac
85 points
$60
A tingling VSOP Cognac that will work well in mixed drinks and casual cocktails.
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