Brandy - all styles inc. Cognac & Armagnac

Reference

France, United States, Spain

Famous For

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Sidecar

Cognac shaken with Cointreau and fresh lemon. The brandy sour that defined an era.

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Vieux Carré

Rye and cognac split-base stirred with vermouth and Benedictine. The Quarter's finest export.

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1941 (Suffering Bastard)

Gin and brandy walk into a war zone. Ginger beer brings them home.

ABV36-45%

Sub-styles

Grape Brandy Cognac Armagnac American Spanish

Tasting Notes

Grape, dried fruit, vanilla, oak, caramel. Beyond these: Cognac (floral, rancio), Armagnac (prune, rustic), Spanish (raisin, sherry), American (fruit-forward). Learn sub-style vocabularies.

Brand Guide

Well

E&J, Paul Masson ($12-18)

Call

Hennessy VS, Fundador ($25-35)

Premium

Remy Martin VSOP, Darroze ($40-55)

Top Shelf

Hennessy XO, vintage Armagnac ($100+)

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The full family of grape-based spirits, from rustic pomace to double-distilled elegance.

Drinks with Brandy - all styles inc. Cognac & Armagnac(62)

1941 (Suffering Bastard)

1 oz London Dry Gin

1 oz Brandy (or Bourbon)

0.5 oz Lime Juice

4 oz Ginger Beer

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

ShakenHighball

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A. J.

1.5 oz Applejack

1 oz Grapefruit Juice

1 oz Egg White (optional)

ShakenCoupe

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ABC

1 oz Amaretto

1 oz Baileys Irish Cream

1 oz Cognac

BuiltShot

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Adam & Eve

1 oz Gin

1 oz Cognac

0.5 oz Forbidden Fruit Liqueur

0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

ShakenCoupe

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Adios Amigos Cocktail

1 oz Egg White (optional)

ShakenCoupe

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After Dinner Cocktail