Happy New Year 2022
Here's hoping it's a healthy and enjoyable one!
Twelve months on and progress seems to have been made, worldwide, in combatting the pandemic. We would like to thank all of our customers for their business to date and hope they stay safe and well during 2022.
Brexit continues to bring us all many challenges. We have found that there are now some stock shortages and delays in our European supply chains but we are hopeful that, by this time next year, all involved will have ironed out the glitches and normal service will resume.
That said, we have received our first delivery of the year so there is much to be excited about - take a wander through the website and see .........
Twelve months on and progress seems to have been made, worldwide, in combatting the pandemic. We would like to thank all of our customers for their business to date and hope they stay safe and well during 2022.
Brexit continues to bring us all many challenges. We have found that there are now some stock shortages and delays in our European supply chains but we are hopeful that, by this time next year, all involved will have ironed out the glitches and normal service will resume.
That said, we have received our first delivery of the year so there is much to be excited about - take a wander through the website and see .........
Brandy Producer of the Year 2021
* * Hermitage Cognacs * *
Thrilling to hear the International Wine & Spirits Competition announce their Brandy Producer of the Year 2021 this morning ..... "and the winner is Hermitage Cognacs".
What an amazing accolade especially as we are the first ever British-based cognac house to receive the award.
Our cognacs had amazing success at the IWSC this year, culminating in our 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac winning the Cognac Trophy, but of course this award recognises the whole Hermitage Cognac range. In celebration of this prestigious award we have put three Hermitage Cognacs on Offer this month.
Thrilling to hear the International Wine & Spirits Competition announce their Brandy Producer of the Year 2021 this morning ..... "and the winner is Hermitage Cognacs".
What an amazing accolade especially as we are the first ever British-based cognac house to receive the award.
Our cognacs had amazing success at the IWSC this year, culminating in our 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac winning the Cognac Trophy, but of course this award recognises the whole Hermitage Cognac range. In celebration of this prestigious award we have put three Hermitage Cognacs on Offer this month.
Introducing Bunch & Bushel
Our new division for the Trade
Over a quarter of a century ago we started selling individually selected, pure, single estate cognacs from the premier crus under the name Hermitage. The brand now has a loyal following and our award-winning range expands year on year. Our trade customers were so delighted with the exceptional quality and value for money we brought to the marketplace, they asked us to broaden our offering.
And so, we bring you Bunch & Bushel. The trade arm of our company which seeks to bring you a portfolio of exceptional products sourced from less well-known producers. These independent, family producers use processes that were honed over generations and the results are spectacular. Their products all have a story to tell and a flavour to match.
Over a quarter of a century ago we started selling individually selected, pure, single estate cognacs from the premier crus under the name Hermitage. The brand now has a loyal following and our award-winning range expands year on year. Our trade customers were so delighted with the exceptional quality and value for money we brought to the marketplace, they asked us to broaden our offering.
And so, we bring you Bunch & Bushel. The trade arm of our company which seeks to bring you a portfolio of exceptional products sourced from less well-known producers. These independent, family producers use processes that were honed over generations and the results are spectacular. Their products all have a story to tell and a flavour to match.
Customer Reviews
“You all have an amazing store and customer service! ”
ME, USA
“I opened the 30 and 45 Year Old to share with my friends over the festive period, they were all amazed by the smoothness and complexity of the cognac, beat anything they had tried in the past, really a marvellous job you have done in creating this fine liquid gold! ”
RY, Hong Kong
“A lovely present for my brother’s 50th. Many thanks again. I will use you guys in the future for special gifts of this sort.”
DM, Barcelona
“You all have an amazing store and customer service! ”
ME, USA
“I opened the 30 and 45 Year Old to share with my friends over the festive period, they were all amazed by the smoothness and complexity of the cognac, beat anything they had tried in the past, really a marvellous job you have done in creating this fine liquid gold! ”
RY, Hong Kong
“A lovely present for my brother’s 50th. Many thanks again. I will use you guys in the future for special gifts of this sort.”
DM, Barcelona
Hermitage 50 Year Old Wins Cognac Trophy at IWSC 2021
Having received news that Hermitage Single Estate Cognacs won four GOLD Medals or better at IWSC 2021 we have just found out that the Hermitage 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac also won The Cognac Trophy.
Scoring 99 points the judges commented:
"Like opening an old leather-bound book or antique oak armoire. Figgy pudding and rich dark chocolate; wonderful rich spices and the bitterness of orange zest come through on the palate. Spicy but gentle and supremely dry."
Having received news that Hermitage Single Estate Cognacs won four GOLD Medals or better at IWSC 2021 we have just found out that the Hermitage 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac also won The Cognac Trophy.
Scoring 99 points the judges commented:
"Like opening an old leather-bound book or antique oak armoire. Figgy pudding and rich dark chocolate; wonderful rich spices and the bitterness of orange zest come through on the palate. Spicy but gentle and supremely dry."
Our Vintage Brandies Range from 1880 - 2010
We Have Every Single Year from 1928-2003
We specialise in supplying vintage brandies for special occasions. Cognac, armagnac and calvados originate in France and we select only the very best. The range has been expanding since we started out, more than a quarter of a century ago, and now spans over a century.
Our stock includes a vintage for every single year from 1928 to 2003 – that’s over 70 years of birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions which can be marked with something truly special.
Vintage brandies were harvested in the year they are labelled and then aged, untouched in casks for many years. Single estate, single cask and no additives – just pure brandy – the perfect way to celebrate.
We Have Every Single Year from 1928-2003
We specialise in supplying vintage brandies for special occasions. Cognac, armagnac and calvados originate in France and we select only the very best. The range has been expanding since we started out, more than a quarter of a century ago, and now spans over a century.
Our stock includes a vintage for every single year from 1928 to 2003 – that’s over 70 years of birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions which can be marked with something truly special.
Vintage brandies were harvested in the year they are labelled and then aged, untouched in casks for many years. Single estate, single cask and no additives – just pure brandy – the perfect way to celebrate.
One of our finest releases ever...
Best Cognac in Show 2018
Our recent release, Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise, is a 60-Year-Old Grande Champagne from one of the region’s top artisan producers. This astonishing creation has been described as “lining one’s mouth with velvet”. At 43% abv it has all the complex aromas and flavours one would expect from such a well-aged cognac. Presented in a one litre hand-blown and hand-cut, full-lead, luxury English crystal decanter from Cumbria Crystal, it is a precious and rare investment.
And we are not the only ones who think it is a masterpiece, Cognac Marie Louise was declared 'Best Cognac in Show' at The Spirits Business Cognac Masters 2018 out of over 130 entrants.
Our recent release, Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise, is a 60-Year-Old Grande Champagne from one of the region’s top artisan producers. This astonishing creation has been described as “lining one’s mouth with velvet”. At 43% abv it has all the complex aromas and flavours one would expect from such a well-aged cognac. Presented in a one litre hand-blown and hand-cut, full-lead, luxury English crystal decanter from Cumbria Crystal, it is a precious and rare investment.
And we are not the only ones who think it is a masterpiece, Cognac Marie Louise was declared 'Best Cognac in Show' at The Spirits Business Cognac Masters 2018 out of over 130 entrants.
Hermitage single estate cognacs
Hermitage Cognacs are a range of carefully selected single estate vintage cognacs designed for the most discerning of professionals and connoisseurs. Over the years our relationship with the scions of family firms who have produced the finest cognacs from the top regions in France has enabled Brandyclassics to choose and design award winning cognacs. Our long relationship with these old cognac professionals has enabled us to identify closely with our customers’ needs. Age statements and vintages are now recognised by discerning customers as satisfying their individual needs, unlike the generic highly blended VS, VSOP and XO cognacs.
The extraordinary quality of Hermitage Pure Vintage Cognacs is matched only by their extraordinary value, a further advantage of working directly with the Masters of Cognac.
Hermitage Cognacs are a range of carefully selected single estate vintage cognacs designed for the most discerning of professionals and connoisseurs. Over the years our relationship with the scions of family firms who have produced the finest cognacs from the top regions in France has enabled Brandyclassics to choose and design award winning cognacs. Our long relationship with these old cognac professionals has enabled us to identify closely with our customers’ needs. Age statements and vintages are now recognised by discerning customers as satisfying their individual needs, unlike the generic highly blended VS, VSOP and XO cognacs.
The extraordinary quality of Hermitage Pure Vintage Cognacs is matched only by their extraordinary value, a further advantage of working directly with the Masters of Cognac.
The finest supplier of single estate vintage brandies in the world
For more than thirty years Brandyclassics have been associated with some of the oldest and finest cognac and brandy producers in the world. Our need for these superb spirits is only matched by our customers, who seek single estate brandies, of extraordinary quality, which have matured in old cellars for hundreds of years.
Our range of pure cognacs is the largest in the country and entirely free of the sugar syrup and caramel additives used by the big blenders. They satisfy the needs of many of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, where vintage and individuality are synonymous with their success. Only when you experience our nectars from a past era will you recognise the quality of vintage and single estate from Brandyclassics.
For more than thirty years Brandyclassics have been associated with some of the oldest and finest cognac and brandy producers in the world. Our need for these superb spirits is only matched by our customers, who seek single estate brandies, of extraordinary quality, which have matured in old cellars for hundreds of years.
Our range of pure cognacs is the largest in the country and entirely free of the sugar syrup and caramel additives used by the big blenders. They satisfy the needs of many of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, where vintage and individuality are synonymous with their success. Only when you experience our nectars from a past era will you recognise the quality of vintage and single estate from Brandyclassics.
Armagnacs, the fruit of the Gascons
France’s oldest brandy, Armagnac has been produced for more than 700 years. Armagnacs are made from several grape varieties and distilled in the traditional Armagnaçais continuous single still. There are hundreds of small producers, who, unlike cognac, are not dominated by big houses. Vintages and age statements come much easier here and there are a wealth of producers each with fruity and delicious armagnacs.
Our pages are full of the very finest available such as the remarkable 5 year old from Cassagnoles, the wonderful vintages from Chateau de Bordeneuve, Castarede, Darbeau , Montal and our latest range from Clos des Saveurs. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
France’s oldest brandy, Armagnac has been produced for more than 700 years. Armagnacs are made from several grape varieties and distilled in the traditional Armagnaçais continuous single still. There are hundreds of small producers, who, unlike cognac, are not dominated by big houses. Vintages and age statements come much easier here and there are a wealth of producers each with fruity and delicious armagnacs.
Our pages are full of the very finest available such as the remarkable 5 year old from Cassagnoles, the wonderful vintages from Chateau de Bordeneuve, Castarede, Darbeau , Montal and our latest range from Clos des Saveurs. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
A unique collection of Pre-phylloxera and Early Vintages
Brandyclassics are closely associated with many old chais and cellars throughout the Charente region and have access to some of the very oldest cognacs known to man. Our stock of really old cognacs is in huge demand and regularly required in the most luxurious hotels in the world. We never buy or sell these great monarchs of bygone years blind, there are many tests of both provenance and quality which we conduct first.
Brandyclassics are closely associated with many old chais and cellars throughout the Charente region and have access to some of the very oldest cognacs known to man. Our stock of really old cognacs is in huge demand and regularly required in the most luxurious hotels in the world. We never buy or sell these great monarchs of bygone years blind, there are many tests of both provenance and quality which we conduct first.
This month's Special Offers
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