Common brands of Brandy Flashcards
1
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High End
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Louis XIII by Rémy Martin, Hennessy Paradis, Martell Cordon Bleu, Rémy Martin XO, Hennessy XO
2
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Mid
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Rémy Martin VSOP, Hennessy VSOP Privilege, Martell VSOP, Courvoisier VSOP, Camus VSOP
3
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Cheap
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Hennessy VS, Courvoisier VS, Martell VS, Rémy Martin VS, Camus VS Elegance
4
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XO means
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- XO (Extra Old): The youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is aged at least 10 years
5
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VSOP means
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- VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale): The youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is aged at least 4 years.
6
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VS means
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- VS (Very Special): The youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is aged at least 2 years
7
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Youngest Eau-De-Vie means
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The age designation (e.g., VS, VSOP, XO) refers to the age of the youngest eau-de-vie used in the blend. For example, if a cognac is labeled as VSOP, the youngest eau-de-vie in that blend has been aged for at least 4 years.