Distilled in French Limousin oak casks, this cognac offers a combination of juicy fruit notes, smoky, oaky woodiness and a dry finish. Aside from Cognac brandy made in the south west of France, there's also Armagnac brandy, which comes from just a little further south than the Cognac region. It gives a very mellow flavour with a nice smooth after taste - again, a good option if you're just getting into brandy and don't want to be put off by a taste that's too powerful and overwhelming.

A shelf show-stopper, this Martell XO is a premium Cognac you'll want to save for special occasions. The distinctive arch-shaped bottle puts it in another class to other rival spirits. Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality. Finest quality grapes and expert distillation create the soul of Klipdrift Premium. Followed by maturation, where the brandy is aged in French Oak Casks, before being meticulously blended in vintage copper pot stills.First launched in the 1960s by Bernard Hine, Hine Rare is created from 25 eaux-de-vie’s aged at Hine’s cellars in Jarnac and expertly blended by the cellar master, Eric Forget One of the most famous and most popular types of brandy has to be Cognac – and more specifically, Hennessy. But there's more to brandy than just this well known one, so we've compiled a list of 10 of the best brandy brands in the world.

Enjoy with frozen grapes and a cheese platter, or with dark chocolate to really enhance and bring out the best of its flavours, aromas and aftertaste. Aged in French oak barrels, it has iconic aromas of ripe summer fruits and toasted hazelnuts and a smooth, full-bodied taste. Arriving in a bright golden straw yellow hue, this Armagnac is a great introduction to a type of brandy you might not have thought to try before. This edition from Remy Martin is a tribute to the mastery of La Maison Remy Martin who was recognised in 1738 by the King of France. Venter, Chris. "Majoor JP Marais: Die Skepper van Klipdrif Brandewyn (Translated- The creator of Klipdrif Brandy)" (PDF) . Retrieved 11 April 2018.After a selfless act of bravery led to an extraordinarily generous gift, a genuine lifelong friendship between neighbours was born. At two years matured, this Armagnac is best enjoyed at room temperature as a digestive, as an ingredient for long drinks, or for cooking. Remy Martin is another international bestselling Cognac brand that is well recognised around the world, and this VSOP edition is no exception. It's distilled in the Penedes wine-growing region of Spain using local Catalan grape varieties such as Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel-lo, which are then made into a basic white wine before undergoing a double distillation in copper pot stills and dynamic ageing using the Spanish Solera system for ten years. Aromas include flowers, honey and lime blossom. When sipping this spirit, you'll enjoy a balanced spicy flavour that's rich on the palate. Hints of liquorice, violet, plums and fresh pear give the drink an elegant texture, while the subtle vanilla and menthol finish top the drink off perfectly.

He won the Governors-general trophy in the national competition in 1934. [16] He was then chosen to represent South Africa. [17] Political career [ edit ] When we think of brandy, we sometimes think of old men sipping it neat from a decorated glass tumbler while puffing on a chunky cigar. Now we've given you some insights into the 10 best brandy brands in the world, it should be much easier for you to make a choice when you're buying. Decide your budget, the occasion and the main taste notes you're looking for and you can go from there. Scott K (19 April 2016). "Klipdrift Premium wins World's Best Brandy in 2016" . Retrieved 26 April 2018. And one warm night in 1938 at 8:02pm, when the first golden drops of Klipdrift were produced, it was only fitting that those neighbours share in the joy and success together.Marais founded the company Southern Liqueur Company. He started to make Brandy. [4] [5] S.E. Warren, a director of KWV encouraged him in 1935 to produce and market brandy. His brand were called Klipdrift (the name comes from the farm's name) [6] Book: Annals of the University of Stellenbosch XI, B, 2, The evolution of Palaeolithic technique. Date: October 1933, p 6, Author: Heese C.H.T.D Trapido A, City Press, 9 April 2017. "World's best brandy is made right here" . Retrieved 26 April 2018. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) This cognac offers generous notes of plum and fig marmalade as well as intense oaky notes of toffee and toasted bread - the perfect blend of sweet and woody.

The first bottle was produced on 4 May 1938, at 8.02pm. On the farm Klipdrift two types of brandy were produced: His company was sold to Castle Wine and Brandy Company after his death in 1963. [7] This Company became part of Distell. Again, made from a blend of exclusive Eaux-De-Vies (brandy distilled from any raw ingredients such as fruit, except for grapes) in the sought after vineyards of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.Created in 1946 by Miguel Torres Cabó, this is the brand's flagship brandy. Torres himself has been described as "one of Spain's most innovative and influential winemakers." None of these terms affect your legal rights and these are not diminished in any way. If any term is held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, that term is automatically omitted from the terms to minimum extent necessary to comply with the law and without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remainder.