Cognac/Brandy
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COGNAC & BRANDY
Cognac and brandy are often conflated with one another, but they are not the same. Cognac is produced in the Cognac region of France, located along the Charente River basin.
Cognac is produced exclusively in the Cognac region of France, and adheres to strict regulations regarding grape varieties, distillation methods (it’s distilled twice in copper pot stills), ageing (it’s aged for a minimum of two years in French oak barrels), and specific quality standards.
The youngest of Cognacs, marked VS. VSOP is aged for four years or more—is great for cocktails. XO can be typically aged for 10 years.
Brandy encompasses a broader range of spirits made from various grapes and fruits that can be produced in different regions worldwide, following diverse distillation methods and aging processes. While all Cognacs are brandy, not all brandies are Cognac.
Pisco, on the other hand, is the South American derivation of brandy made in Chile and Peru, and it is unaged. “Pisco is not aged in oak, but rather rests in porous clay jars allowing it to oxidize without absorbing any of the flavour that oak often imparts.
Vecchia Romagna Italian Brandy
Vecchia Romagna Is A Significant Name In Italian Brandy. Coming From The Romagna Region The Brand Has Been Around For Over Two Centuries, Symbolising Italian Excellence In The Brandy Industry.
Vecchia Romagna’s Distillation Process Is Key. It Uses The “Charentais” Method From France’s Cognac Region. This Method Keeps The Grapes’ Full-bodied Essence, Making The Brandy Smooth And Flavourful.
Ageing Is Another Important Step. The Brandy Ages In Oak Barrels. This Gives It An Amber Colour And Complex Aromas, From Fruity To Spicy And Woody. Each Sip Of Vecchia Romagna Tells Of Its History And Craftsmanship.Vecchia Romagna Is More Than Brandy. It Is A Symbol Of Italian Heritage And Craftsmanship. It Celebrates Italy’s Love For The Finer Things In Life.
Tesseron Luxury Cognac
Tesseron Cognacs Are Made From The Two Most Prestigious Appellations In The Cognac Region: Grande Champagne And Petite Champagne. Grande Champagne Is Renowned For Making The Best Cognacs Of The Region, Due To Its Limestone Terroir. The Grande Champagne Eaux-de-vie Need Many Years To Achieve Their Legendary Smooth Finish. The More They Age, The More The Aromatics Come Forward And The Smoother They Become. Petite Champagne Is Composed Mainly Of Clay And Limestone. Eaux-de-vie Made From This Terroir Need Less Ageing To Achieve The Smooth Finish.
Barsol Pisco
The World’s No1 Pisco Brand.
Crafted In Small Batches And Estate Bottled, Barsol Is The Ultimate Artisanal Pisco From Ica, Peru.
Highly Awarded For Its Superior Taste, Barsol Is The Perfect Reward For All Occasions.
The name BarSol is inspired by the mission and commitment to bring to every BAR in the world the finest Pisco produced under the SOL of Ica, one glass at a time. Hence, BarSol Pisco.
Founded by Diego Loret de Mola and Carlos Ferreyros, BarSol adheres to the traditional Pisco pot distillation method practiced in Peru since the 1500’s. Distilled and bottled in Bodega San Isidro, a century-old distillery, BarSol is produced from fresh wines fermented exclusively from Pisco grapes harvested in the Southern Valley of Ica.
Range: Quebranta Mosta Verde, Moscatel, Italia