Category: Brandy Bottle Reviews

We have recently added two new, exciting releases to our Hermitage Cognac stable, both distilled over 50 years ago. The 1975 comes from the region near St Preuil, in central Grande Champagne. An enchanting cognac, it has flavours of clove,Read more

It is always good to receive new products for our customers and this week we have three new vintage armagnacs to introduce. Castarede is one of our favourite suppliers of Bas Armagnac, they are also one of the oldest producersRead more

Thanks to Robin Goldsmith, freelance drinks writer at The Write Taste, for reviewing our Hermitage Cognacs as “deliciously decadent vintage Cognacs”.  The cognacs that Robin tasted are three of which we are particularly proud: Hermitage 2008 Grande Champagne Cognac.  A very, very special andRead more

Our Hermitage 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac has always been popular, not just for its stunning flavours, but because it it the perfect gift for those born in 1962 or with a 60th anniversary this year. We are thereforeRead more

“All good things must come to an end” is a much used axiom which certainly applies to our Hermitage 2005 Vintage.  What a huge success it has been over the past few years!   A Gold Award winner at the CognacRead more

We are very pleased to announce a new addition to our stocks: liqueurs and eaux de vie from Nusbaumer, an independent, family-owned artisanal distillery in the heart of the Alsace.  Founded by Jos Nusbaumer in 1947, the distillery is located inRead more

Following our unprecedented tally of medals at the International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2021 we are delighted to announce that the Hermitage 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac has also been awarded the overall Cognac Trophy 2021.  it was the bestRead more

Hot off the press, we are delighted to share with you our results from the International Wines & Spirits Competition – IWSC 2021. A GOLD OUTSTANDING Medal was awarded to: Hermitage 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac and the judges commented “Like openingRead more

We are always excited by a new arrival, especially when it is one from the nineteenth century!  Our Hermitage Paradis1890 Grande Champagne Cognac is the fourth addition to our Paradis range and has just taken pride of place on our shelves.  ToRead more

“There can be few spirits with such an illustrious pedigree and premium connotations as Cognac.”  Following the last International Wine and Spirit’s Competition (IWSC) a list of the world’s six best cognacs was compiled.  How very pleasing it was to readRead more