Royal Mile Whiskies has a fantastic range of Brandy, with many popular bottlings amongst our extensive range.
While we mainly sell whiskies, our team are very fond of good brandy and all of the sprightly yet mature notes that it can offer.
Shop our range today, and while you’re here, read on to learn a little bit more about the drink.
What Is Brandy?
Brandy is a distillation of wine or fermented fruit juice. It is most commonly associated with grapes, but other base juices can be used.
Some of the most renowned brandies in the world come from Cognac and Armagnac, in the South West of France, but a variety of styles are made throughout the world. Because of the strong connection with grapes, production is largely in the same regions that make wine.
Once the base wine has been distilled, the spirit is then aged in oak casks to mature and develop more complex flavours. Each country and region has its own particular style and rule set to adhere to. Many countries set minimum lengths of maturation for the spirit, but it is also common to use sugar and caramel colouring to give the appearance of extra age.
Brandies that do not use grapes are often called things like fruit brandy, apple brandy, or if it is made using the leftover pulp (or must) from grapes, it is known as Grappa. The non grape-based spirits can also be called Eau-de-Vie. Countries like the USA insist on these terms being used for anything that is not exclusively made from grapes.
Frequently, brandies display classifications such as V.S, VSOP and XO. These mark the length of time the brandy has been aged for. In Spain, Brandy de Jerez uses a different classification set to accommodate the Solera ageing system. However, outside of Cognac, Armagnac and Jerez, these classifications are not regulated, so are sometimes used to discern a particular brand's premium products over their entry level brandy, without any direct reference to a particular age or quality standard.
Order Excellent Brandy From Specialists
Order from our range to get the perfect bottle of brandy. You can filter by strength, by price and shop by brand if you wish.
Our range includes all the most well-known brands, such as Courvoisier, Dupont and Hine.
These fantastic brands represent the well-established methods and ageing that French brandy has come to be known for and make for a fantastic addition to the drinks cabinet.
If you’re looking to shop by type, click on one of the following options:
Armagnac Calvados Cognac French Fruit Spirits Mistelles
If you’re looking to try brandy for the first time and are not sure what’s what, reach out to us. Our team will help you pick a bottle based on what you are currently partial to.
Something a little different
If you’re after something that’s a little different, why not try a Scottish brandy?
As a whisky retailer based in Edinburgh, we’re always on the lookout for a Scottish take on an iconic drink, and here is an example of that with the Pochle Geal Apple Spirit.
Also hailing from Edinburgh, this unusual spirit makes use of homegrown apples for a fruit-filled kick.
Buy You Brandy Online
You can have brandy delivered to your door, whether you live in the UK or further afield. If you’re based nearby, you can also click and collect from one of our stores.
And while it focuses on whiskies, you may find a rare brandy popping up in one of our Drammer’s Draw events. To keep up with these events, sign up for our newsletter.