Brandy is made by distilling wine, and so unsurprisingly, the best brandies usually come from the best winemaking regions. France, of course, is a big player in the brandy world, with two protected brandy types - Cognac as the exclusive name for brandy produced and distilled in the Cognac region, and Armagnac for brandy from the Armagnac/Gascony region.
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This is a Croatian Sljivovica Plum spirit (also known as Sljivovitz). The delicious taste and aroma come from the traditional process of distilling ripe plums from the orchards in the surrounding region.
$57.95
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Extracts from dark red cherries, subtly enhanced with exotic spices, blended with fine brandy. Incomparable almond flavour derived from crushing the cherry kernels for that smooth, fruity and warming flavour.
$33.95
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A soft but flavoursome, entry-level calvados from Chateau du Breuil. After distillation, they carefully monitor the VSOP for a further 4 years for close over the flavour.
$74.95
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A quality French apple brandy from Chateau du Breuil. Aged 2 years before bottling, it was awarded a silver and "best in class" at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition and a Bronze at the 2009 General Competition of Paris.
$64.95
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The Delord Xo offers up spicy, complex flavours, with a caramelly sweet nose. Suitably easy to drink and ideal as an after dinner tipple with some chocolate, dried fruit or nuts.
$99.95
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Brandy from Jerez, aged for 18 months in American oak barrels that have been infused over many years with oloroso sherries as part of the traditional system of “criaderas y soleras.”
$43.95
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A blend of the finest French brandies distilled, aged and bottled in France. A long period of aging in the best oak casks give De Valcourt Brandy its mellow smoothness and delightful bouquet
$53.95
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Aged in small oak barrels, with aromas of dried fruit spices and oak. Owned by Cognac house Camus, this is a wonderfully smooth French brandy with a long finish. Great value everyday brandy.
$57.95
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Best value, best taste and best for drinking. Beehive sits head and shoulders above all other brandies on the shelves in NZ. A bit more money, but well worth it.
$67.95
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METAXA 5 Stars has a floral character, revealing notes of muscat and brioche.
$54.95
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METAXA 7 Stars has a mature fruit character revealing intense notes of noble muscat nourished by the sun of the Aegean islands.
$70.95
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St-Remy Authentic VSOP is produced exclusively from exceptional varietal wines harvested from the most prestigious French vineyards and aged in French Limousin Oak barrels
$57.95
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Long and intense. Enticingly perfumed and richly fragrant with fruity notes of apricot and citrus followed by vanilla "rancio". Light and delicate in the mouth, with the gentleness of slow ageing. Full and soft finish, developing into fruit.
$149.95
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Martell VSOP Médallion (‘Very Superior Old Pale’) bears a gold medallion engraved with the portrait of Louis XIV and commemorates the year 1715 - the birth of the House of Martell. This cognac is made with skilfully blended, mature eaux-de-vie from the four finest terroirs of the Cognac region.
$88.95
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Fiery mahogany colour. Floral notes: Heady touches of white flowers. Jasmine and iris. Fruity notes: Ripe fruits of late summer - juicy plums, ripe figs, candied oranges. Oak notes; Freshly grated cinnamon and hazelnuts. Velvety, rich and lingering finish.
$418.95
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Martell VS (‘Very Special’) cognac was created over 150 years ago under the ‘Three Star’ name (***) and is enjoyed all over the world. Its harmonious, finely balanced blend makes it the ideal cognac for long drinks and cocktails.
$69.95
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Rémy Martin VSOP embodies the perfect harmony of powerful and elegant aromas. It is the symbol of the Cellar Master’s art of blending.
$137.95
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The story goes that during his years of exile, Napoleon took hundreds of bottles of Courvoisier Cognac with him. He told Emmanuel. A world famous VS cognac from one of the 'Big Four' producers.
$69.95
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Hennessy XO, the first extra Old cognac, is powerful, masculine and generous - a genuine pleasure.
$380.95
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Inspired by a cognac created in 1817 in response to a request from the future king of England, George IV, Hennessy V.S.O.P has built its reputation across nearly 2 centuries.
$109.95
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An amber, almost golden yellow color. The subtle vanilla nose develops floral notes of rose and violet. Fruity plum and apricot aromas, move towards notes of sweet apple and pear pastries. Pierre Ferrand Ambre is fresh and well-balanced on the palate.
$106.95
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The palate is floral and rounded with notes of berries and vanilla spice and plenty of oak. This VS cognac is aged in Limosin oak barrels and is a blend of about 40 different components making up the classic Hennessy house style.
$76.95
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