Is all brandy cognac?

No — cognac is a specific type of brandy that must be produced in the Cognac region of France under strict legal rules. Brandy is the broader category, referring to any spirit distilled from fermented fruit (usually grapes) and aged in wood.

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Cognac & Brandy — Buy Allocated VS, VSOP & XO Online

Cognac is a brandy produced exclusively in the Cognac region of France from specific grape varieties, double-distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in French oak. Age designations signal minimum time in barrel: VS (2 years), VSOP (4 years), and XO (10 years) — with rancio, dried fruit, and polished leather notes deepening with age.

Last updated: August 2026

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German Weinbrand80 Proof

Rare Brandy750ml

Asbach 8 Year Old German Brandy

A well-known German brandy matured for eight years in oak.

Cask: Oak Casks8 Years

$32

$29 with Crypto

Everyday Californian Brandy80 Proof

Rare Brandy750ml

Christian Brothers VS Brandy

A budget-friendly California brandy popular for mixing.

Cask: Oak CasksVS

$13

$12 with Crypto

Napoleon's Cognac House80 Proof

VS Cognac750ml

Courvoisier VS Cognac

An entry-level Cognac from one of the "big four" Cognac houses.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakVS

$28

$25 with Crypto

Classic VSOP80 Proof

VSOP Cognac750ml

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

A rounder, more developed step up from Courvoisier VS.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakVSOP

$50

$45 with Crypto

Extra Old Reserve80 Proof

XO Cognac750ml

Courvoisier XO Cognac

A long-aged, layered XO expression from the historic Courvoisier house.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakXO

$170

$153 with Crypto

Bacardi VSOP80 Proof

VSOP Cognac750ml

D'Ussé VSOP Cognac

A VSOP Cognac produced for Bacardi with a strong US cultural following.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakVSOP

$46

$41 with Crypto

America's Best-Selling Brandy80 Proof

Rare Brandy750ml

E&J VS Brandy

The best-selling brandy in the United States.

Cask: Oak CasksVS

$12

$11 with Crypto

Everyday VSOP80 Proof

Rare Brandy750ml

E&J VSOP Brandy

A step up from standard E&J with added oak character.

Cask: Oak CasksVSOP

$13

$12 with Crypto

Richer Reserve80 Proof

Rare Brandy750ml

E&J XO Brandy

E&J's richest standard tier, aimed at sipping as well as mixing.

Cask: Oak CasksXO

$15

$14 with Crypto

Estate Grande Champagne80 Proof

VSOP Cognac750ml

Frapin 1270 Grande Champagne Cognac

An estate-grown, estate-distilled Cognac from the top Grande Champagne cru.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakNo Age Statement (Premier Cru quality)

$58

$52 with Crypto

Ultra-Premium Reserve80 Proof

XO Cognac750ml

Hennessy Paradis Cognac

An ultra-premium Cognac blended from a small selection of the house's rarest reserves.

Cask: Rare Reserve OakNo Age Statement (Ultra-Premium)

$1500

$1350 with Crypto

World's Best-Selling Cognac80 Proof

VS Cognac750ml

Hennessy VS Cognac

The world's best-selling Cognac, built for cocktails and easy sipping.

Cask: Ex-Cognac OakVS

$38

$34 with Crypto

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Cognac & Brandy — Frequently Asked Questions

These designations reflect the minimum age of the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend: VS (Very Special) is aged at least 2 years, VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) at least 4 years, and XO (Extra Old) at least 10 years. Older designations generally show deeper, more complex flavour.