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Brandy Research and Review
Brandy, from the Dutch, “Brandewijn” or burnt wine, has a long tradition. Once considered to be a use for inferior grapes or surplus fruits, modern brandy is now experiencing a resurgence, alongside the retro-popular cigar and spirits culture. Brandy distillers are now mixing ancient techniques with new wine blends, creating artisanal liquors that don’t require a smoking jacket to enjoy. At 3LUXE, we’ve found three lovely options that will have you scrambling to find suitable occasions for toasting. Whether you like your brandy fireside in a leather armchair or seek a splendid finish to a sumptuous feast, these “Best Of’s” are sure to please.
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This “Best Of” comes from one of the most recognized brandy distillers in Germany,
Asbach Uralt, a family-owned brandy-distillery dating back to 1892. Surviving two world wars and changes in wine laws (German brandies were prohibited from being labeled “cognac” after the Treaty of Versailles, which designated this appellation only for brandies distilled in the Cognac region of France), Asbach celebrated the year 2000 millennium with this limited edition 1972 vintage. Aged for 28 years in Limo...
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Sabbatiano, Black Corinthian, Soultanina – if you think that’s a mouthful, you haven’t tasted what these grapes can make. Grown in the sunny Attica region of Greece, these sun-dried grapes are then distilled by Greek brandy-maker Metaxa and blended with aged Muscat wines from the Aegean islands, rose petals and a secret blend of botanicals. The end result is a rich full-bodied brandy with hints of wood and vanilla. The
Grand Olympian Reserve Celebration Edition, with its unique classic Gree...
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In 1981, Ansley Coale was driving outside San Franscisco when he picked up a hitch-hiker with an interesting tale. His name was Hubert Germain-Robin, heir to a cognac-distilling family that had been in business since 1782. Sadly, Germain-Robin’s family business had been bought out by a large corporation and the traditional distilling techniques lost with increased production demands. Thus began a friendship and a business, starting with Germain-Robin finding an antique cognac still and shipping it to Co...
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