September 2024 - Brandy

This month's Spirits feature is Brandy

Brandy Reviews

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$250

Bhakta Spirits

1989 Single Vintage Calvados

A benchmark well-aged Calvados; for lovers of aged spirits, give this a try and find out if it also fills you with happiness and nostalgic autumnal memories.

$250

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$539

Bhakta Spirits

1965 Single Vintage Armagnac

A rich, old, and luxurious dram you absolutely want to take your time with to let the stories of this masterpiece unfold; might wear as a cologne.

$539

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$339

Bhakta Spirits

1979 Single Vintage Armagnac

Absolutely stunning, this is just so pretty on the nose with a balance of age, fruit, spice, oak, and earth making up the intense aromatics followed by sheer luxuriousness on the palate; if you enjoy rare old spirits you have to give this a try.

$339

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$150

A.E. Dor

Fine Champange XO Cognac

Dark red fruit, spiced nuts, and lush vanilla barrel tones; a beautiful benchmark of an XO Cognac.

$150

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$309

Bhakta Spirits

1982 Single Vintage Armagnac

A bold and decadent treat dripping with spices, dried red fruits, and billowing expressive flavors of smoke and oak.

$309

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Francois Voyer Extra Grande Champagne Luxury Cognac

$449

Francois Voyer

Extra Grande Champagne Luxury Cognac

There are layers of flavor and complexity here with a very long, dry, and luxurious finish; could pair with a light to medium-bodied cigar but this is a seriously contemplative sipper either way.

$449

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Francois Voyer Grande Champagne 1er Cru Gold XO Cognac

$119

Francois Voyer

Grande Champagne 1er Cru Gold XO Cognac

A lovely and complex 'campfire' Brandy if there ever was one; dip the cap of a cigar in this one then enjoy it as it burns.

$119

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$285

Courvoisier

30 Year XO Royal Cognac

A really delicious and complex XO with amazing rich and earthy notes of age.

$285

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$289

Bhakta Spirits

1985 Single Vintage Armagnac

Delicious and well-aged but not yet old, this starts to show some rancio but is still very feisty with bold citrus notes and spice from beginning to end.

$289

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$379

Bhakta Spirits

1975 Single Vintage Armagnac

Old and rich with ample rancio, spice, and some lively fruit still showing up here and there, so sit in an overstuffed leather armchair with your favorite book and enjoy; a cigar and fireplace are optional but highly recommended.

$379

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Bhakta Spirits 50 Year Old Iron Lady Aged Brandy Barrel No. 31

$450

Bhakta Spirits

50 Year Old Iron Lady Aged Brandy Barrel No. 31

Rancio, leather, and tannins with dried apple and dark red fruits; an acquired taste but there is nothing else like exquisitely aged Armagnac.

$450

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$619

Bhakta Spirits

1962 Single Vintage Armagnac

Very well-aged and dense with oak flavors, leather, and earth but the dried fruits, flowers, and spices are still there and make this Armagnac sing in well-balanced harmony.

$619

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$59

Reve Bleu

Single Estate XO Cognac

Fruity and earthy with tropical fruits and floral vibes on the finish, this is an easy companion for a glass and a fireside chat.

$59

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Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal VSOP Cognac

$67

Rémy Martin

1738 Accord Royal VSOP Cognac

A touch heavier than usual oak influence for a VSOP that makes it delicious on its own as well as boldly pronouncing itself in cocktails, like a Champs Elysées.

$67

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$114

ABK6

Single Estate XO Cognac

Dark and mysterious with bright fruit accents; enjoy the splash of peach and apricot with citrus bursts.

$114

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$200

Courvoisier

XO Cognac

A beautiful and rich fireside sipper; this is the Cognac you want in your snifter whilst sitting in an overstuffed leather chair and pretending you are wearing a monocle.

$200

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$250

D’USSE

XO Cognac

Rich and focused on the nutty, earthy, leathery, and oaky baking spice flavors; smells of dark mahogany and leather-bound books.

$250

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$42

Courvoisier

VSOP Cognac

A rich tipple with lots of concentrated fruits rippled with caramel-y, woody notes; a solid swirler.

$42

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$51

Merlet

VSOP Cognac

Wonderful citrus notes dominate the nose and then a deep, earthy, and spicy richness takes over; a nice sipper on its own and a delight in traditional cocktails.

$51

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$64

Ferrand

10 Generations VSOP Cognac

Beautiful citrus and stone fruit in balance with the vanilla and oak spice make this a lovely classic VSOP; pair with fruit and cheese for an after dinner affair.

$64

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$80

Pierre Vallet

XO Cognac

With its dark fruit and spice on display, pair this with a cigar or enjoy on its own; smooth yet assertive.

$80

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Francois Voyer Grande Champagne 1er Cru VSOP Cognac

$42

Francois Voyer

Grande Champagne 1er Cru VSOP Cognac

A bit of lighter orchard fruit and some vibrant crunchy red fruits make this a more ethereal VSOP that seems like a Grande and Fine Champagne marriage.

$42

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$21

Berens

Old Fashioned Brandy

Pleasant and easy drinking; a good choice as a shooter, sipper, or fruity base spirit to mix.

$21

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$30

Courvoisier

VS Cognac

Red fruit-forward with a round mouthfeel, creamy texture, and a nice amount of cocoa and spice; exactly what you expect from a VS with Petite Champagne grapes.

$30

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