Spirits: Brandy Flashcards
What are the 2 overarching styles of Brandy?
Brandy made from fruit other than grapes
Brandy made from wine
Name 2 fruit-based brandies.
Calvados AOP
Eau de Vie (not allowed to be made from grapes)
Name 2 wine-based brandies
Cognac AOP
Armagnac AOP
Where are Cognac AOP and Armagnac AOP in relation to the city of Bordeaux?
Cognac AOP is NORTH of the city of Bordeaux
Armagnac AOP is SOUTHEAST of the city of Bordeaux
Part of Cognac’s AOP is on the Atlantic coast
Armagnac is landlocked
Cognac is a brandy fermented from what?
White grape-based wines, with the main grape being Ugni Blanc
How many times is Cognac distilled?
In what vessel is Cognac distilled?
Twice distilled in copper pot stills
What is the aging requirement for Cognac AOP?
Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels
Style / age requirements of Brandy
VS/Three Star: 2 years
VSOP: 4 years
XO: 10 years
Subregions of cognac
Grand Champagne
Petite Champagne (Fine
Champagne)
Cognac producers
Hennessey
Rémy Martin
Courvoisier
Martell
Armagnac is a brandy fermented from what?
Grape-based wines (most are white but a few can have pink skins)
What is the aging requirement for Armagnac AOP?
Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels
What is unique to the Armagnac region in France?
Armagnac is the ONLY place in France that allows the use of a hybrid grape (Baco) in wine production.
How many times is Armagnac distilled?
In what vessel is Armagnac distilled?
Once distilled in a continuous still
Armagnac grapes
White Grapes: Ugni Blanc,
Folle Blanche, Colombard,
Baco
Armagnac producers
Haut Armagnac
Bas
Armagnac
Ténerèze
Brandy Styles/Age
Requirements
VS/Three Star: 2 years
VSOP: 4 years
XO: 10 years
Where is Calvados AOP?
Northwestern France in Normandy, on the Atlantic coast
What product is Calvados AOP distilled from?
Apple cider and/or pear cider
Which type of still is used to make Calvados AOP?
Both pot + continuous stills – depends on the subregion.
What are the requirements when making a traditional Calvados AOP?
Twice distilled in a copper pot still
What are the aging requirements for Calvados AOP?
Minimum 2 years in French oak barrels
What does ‘eau de vie’ translate to in English?
Water of life
When are most Eaux de Vie bottled?
Why?
Immediately after distillation
To preserve essence of the fruit’s character
Give at least 3 examples of an Eau de Vie
Kirsch (cherry)
Framboise (raspberry)
Poire William (pear)
Blume Marillen (apricot)
Mirabelle (plum)
Eaux de Vie de Fruits aging
no aging
Pomace Brandy
no aging
Grappa
Italy
Marc
France
Orange liqueur producers
Triple Sec
Cointreau
Grand Marnier
Apricot liqueur producer
Amaretto
Peach liqueur producer
Southern Comfort
Irish cream liqueur producer
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Elderflower liqueur producers
St. Germain
Ginger liqueur producers
Canton
Coffee liqueur producers
Kahlúa, Tia Maria
Herb and nut liqueur producers
Benedictine
B&B
Pimm’s
Chartreuse
Crème de Menthe
Frangelico
Anise liqueur producers
Anisette
Galliano
Ouzo
Sambuca
Whiskey-based liqueur producers
Drambuie
Glayva
Irish Mist
