What to eat in England? Top 17 English Brandies

Last update: Sun Mar 2 2025

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• Best English Brandies

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Best English Brandy Producers

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Spirit

Hermitage Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

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Hermitage Cognac specializes in rare, single-estate vintage cognacs, sourced from family-owned cellars. They focus on providing exceptional, unblended spirits, free from additives, which reflects the craftsmanship of the Grande Champagne region. The brand offers age-stated and Paradis Vintage cognacs, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity for collectors.

Hermitage Cognac prides itself on transparency, guaranteeing provenance and quality for every bottle. Their offerings cater to connoisseurs and investors, with a commitment to producing some of the finest cognacs available today.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2021, 2020, 2019

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2021, 2019

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Cognac Gold Trophy

2021, 2020

BEST Hermitage Cognac Spirits

50 YO Grande Champagne Cognac 1960 Grande Champagne Cognac Hermitage 1950 Grande Champagne Cognac

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Marussia Beverages

CITY OF LONDON, England

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Marussia Beverages UK is a leading company in the United Kingdom specializing in the production and distribution of craft spirits, liqueurs, and sake. Founded in 1984 as Eaux de Vie, the company became part of the Marussia Beverages group in 2010.

With nearly four decades of experience, Marussia Beverages UK is renowned for building an exceptional portfolio and fostering long-term partnerships with influential producers and clients. The company distributes wines, sake, and spirits produced by Marussia Beverages across the United Kingdom and collaborates with numerous premium global brands.

Marussia Beverages UK is an established and respected name in the premium alcohol market in the UK, supported by a highly skilled team working across all business functions.

AWARDS

The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold

2023, 2022

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold outstanding

2020

World's Best Armagnac - Winner

2024, 2023

BEST Marussia Beverages Spirits

Clos Martin Armagnac XO Clos Martin XO

03

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Golden Wat Cognac

WINCHESTER, England

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

BEST Golden Wat Cognac Spirits

Virtue VSOP

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• Best English Brandies

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Best English Brandies

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Hermitage Cognac 50 YO Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

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Originally our 45 year old Grande Champagne Cognac, we have watched this remarkable brandy develop in its cask for many years. It is now more than 50 years old and still it grows in maturity, richness and finesse. The flavours of fruit cake, sultanas and porcini will continue to develop in this masterpiece.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2021

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Cognac Gold Trophy

2021

02

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Hermitage Cognac 1960 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

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A beautifully complex, fine cognac from the southern part of Grande Champagne. An initial burst of dark chocolate on the palate is followed by a host of different flavours including pork crackle, liquorice, marzipan, turmeric and kumquat. An astonishingly good cognac.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Cognac Gold Trophy

2020

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold outstanding

2020

03

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Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 1950 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

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This cognac is quite light in colour for one that has aged for more than 50 years. The wide range of flavours include allspice, white truffle, plum crumble and the peel of blood oranges. Exceptionally fine and well balanced, this cognac is a real joy to taste.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2019

04

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Hermitage Cognac 1920 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

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A masterpiece from the heart of Grande Champagne. The Hermitage 1920 Cognac has matured in an oak cask for more than 70 years during which time it has developed a wonderful complexity of taste and smell complemented by a rich rancio.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold outstanding

2020

05

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Golden Wat Cognac Virtue VSOP

WINCHESTER, England

5.0

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

06

Spirit

Marussia Beverages Clos Martin Armagnac XO

CITY OF LONDON, England

5.0

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World's Best Armagnac - Winner

2023

07

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Marussia Beverages Clos Martin XO

CITY OF LONDON, England

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World's Best Armagnac - Winner

2024

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Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 1940 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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This beautifully aged cognac from Hermitage was made with 100% Ugni Blanc grapes. It has aromas of chestnuts, truffles and yeast. The palate exudes complex flavours of ripe dark fruit, spices, tobacco and leather. The finish is very long elegant and chewy.

AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2019

09

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Hermitage Cognac 1955 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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Forest floor, freshly cut grass and citrusy notes on the nose. A silky palate of orchard florals, lemon rind and a final hint of rose jelly to finish. Wonderfully complex and hugely commendable.

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2021

10

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Hermitage Cognac 1952 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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With heavy, rum-like caramel and treacle aromas, this cognac has a big palate offering flavours of peach melba, butterscotch and creamy coffee. The quality and intensity of fruit is simply excellent.

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2021

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Hermitage Cognac 1890 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

12

Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 1945 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

13

Hermitage Cognac 2008 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 10 Years Old Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

15

Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 25 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

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Hermitage Cognac Hermitage 1972 Petite Champagne Cognac

BRADFORD-ON-AVON, England

4.8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Best English Brandy Producers

• Best English Brandies

• English Brandies Database

• English Brandies map

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