Spirits Trophy 2024: Best of brandy
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The spirit brandy impresses with its multifaceted aromas ranging from fruity and smooth to spicy and full-bodied. Depending on its origin and ageing, it develops notes of ripe fruit or subtle oak nuances. In this year's Spirits Trophy, Falstaff is focusing on the best of the best brandies.
Cognac Cuvée »Paradis« Premier Cru de Cognac 40 YO
Vom Fass AG
France
Cognac
97
Rémy Martin XO
Rémy Martin
France
Cognac
96
Strauch Barrignac 10 YO
Kurfürst von Dalberg Strauch Destillerie
Rhineland-Palatinate,
Germany
Brandy
96
Asbach Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
Asbach GmbH
Hesse,
Germany
Brandy
95
Rémy Martin »1738 Accord Royale«
Rémy Martin
France
Cognac
95
2020 Brandyst »Pure« Traminer
Weinbrandmanufaktur Dietmar Schantl-Ransdorf
Styria,
Austria
Brandy
94
Metaxa »Grande Fine«
Metaxa
Greece
Brandy
94
Carlos I. »Imperial XO Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva«
Osborne y Cia
Spain
Brandy
95
Strauch Cigarrignac
Kurfürst von Dalberg Strauch Destillerie
Germany
Brandy
94
Chateau Changyu Koya XO 10 YO
Yantai Changyu Pioneer International Co. Ltd.
China
Brandy
93
Chateau Changyu Koya VSOP 6YO
Yantai Changyu Pioneer International Co. Ltd.
China
Brandy
93
Artwerk Bio Brandy »Master Edition«
ARTWERK GmbH
Hesse,
Germany
Brandy
93
Metaxa »12 Stern«
Metaxa
Greece
Brandy
93
1984 Topf Weinbrand Grüner Veltliner XO
Weingut Topf
Lower Austria,
Austria
Brandy
92
2020 Brandyst »Pure« Sauvignon Blanc
Weinbrandmanufaktur Dietmar Schantl-Ransdorf
Styria,
Austria
Brandy
92
Meukow V.S.O.P. »Superior Cognac«
Cognac Meukow
France
Cognac
92
Asbach »Privatbrand« 8 YO
Asbach GmbH
Hesse,
Germany
Brandy
92
Carlos I. »Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva«
Osborne y Cia
Spain
Brandy
91
Reisetbauer Grüner Veltliner XO Weinbrand
Reisetbauer Qualitätsbrand
Upper Austria,
Austria
Brandy
91
Domäne Wachau »XA22« Grüner Veltliner Weinbrand Double Oaked »02«
Domäne Wachau
Lower Austria,
Austria
Brandy
91
Ferrand »10 Génération« Cru de Cognac
Spirit
France
Cognac
91
2018 Seppelbauer Zigarrenbrand Apfelmost in Eiche
Seppelbauer
Lower Austria,
Austria
Brandy
90
2017 Peter Affenzeller Brandy
Erlebnisdestillerie & Genusswelt Peter Affenzeller
Upper Austria,
Austria
Brandy
90
2021 Weinbrand Islay Single Malt Fass gereift
Abfindungsbrennerei Familie Franz
Burgenland,
Austria
Brandy
90
2019 Aeijst Brandy
Aeijst GmbH
Styria,
Austria
Brandy
90
Metaxa »5 Stern« Orange
Metaxa
Greece
Brandy
90
2022 Weinbrand Madeira Fass gereift
Abfindungsbrennerei Familie Franz
Burgenland,
Austria
Brandy
89
Brunn Muskateller Weinbrand
Brunn Wälder Brände
Vorarlberg,
Austria
Brandy
89
2022 Weinbrand Sherry Fass gereift
Abfindungsbrennerei Familie Franz
Burgenland,
Austria
Brandy
89
St. Rémy XO
Rémy Martin
France
Brandy
88
Patke Leeman's Weinbrand
Weingut Patke eGbR
Brandenburg,
Germany
Brandy
87
2015 Gmeiner Weinbrand vom Fass
Winzerhof Gmeiner
Lower Austria,
Austria
Brandy
86
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