Cognac is brandy made only in France's Cognac region, double-distilled in copper pots, aged in oak. Armagnac is its older, rougher cousin from Gascony, single-distilled in column stills, often more characterful. Calvados is French apple brandy. Pisco comes from Peru and Chile. American brandy stretches the definition further still.
Tipxy stocks them all — from VS workhorses to XO showpieces, plus the artisan Armagnacs and Calvados most retailers never carry.
Six brandy traditions, each with its own technique and character.
VS, VSOP, XO, Hors d'Age. Made only in France's Cognac region from Ugni Blanc grapes, double-distilled, oak-aged. The gold standard.
France's older, more rustic brandy from Gascony. Single-distilled in column stills, vintage-dated, fiercely characterful — the connoisseur's choice.
French apple brandy from Normandy. Aged in oak, fruit-forward, food-friendly. The ultimate after-dinner pour.
Solera-aged Californian, Texas pot-still, craft producers redefining American grape spirit. A category just hitting its stride.
South American grape brandy from Peru and Chile. Bright, floral, unaged or briefly rested. The base of the Pisco Sour.
Italian pomace brandy distilled from grape skins, seeds, and stems. Bold, fragrant, distinctly Italian — a digestif tradition.
Bottles our team is reaching for right now — across every brandy tradition.
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Find your flavorParadis, L'Or de Jean Martell, Richard, and rare vintage Armagnacs — the collector-tier brandies enthusiasts hunt for.
Educational guides, classic cocktails, and stories from the Tipxy blog.
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