Sainsbury's French Brandy .. Goodish stuff

Advantages: Coffee..
Disadvantages: Not so good on its own..

...It tastes like what cheap brandy should although maybe somewhat more oakey than others and is good for desserts, drinks and particularly in your breakfast coffee. It seems to be pretty much exactly the same as the Waitrose product. Unlike some brandies it does in fact flambé on a warm pudding which is quite amusing as a party trick. I bought this as an alternative to a bottle of Soberano...

Leadenwinter 27.08.2008 01:56 · Read review
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Review of Sainsbury's French Brandy

The ultimate brandy

Advantages: The whole experience of Remy Martin
Disadvantages: The cost

...?t get any better than Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac V.S.O.P. I will begin by getting the only disadvantage out of the way ? this brandy is not cheap! It will set you back the best part of £30 for a 70cl bottle. Last year Dave saved all his Sainsbury?s Reward Points that he had gained from the petrol etc., and bought us a bottle of Remy Martin at Christmas. That way it felt almost like...

SusanLesley 08.01.2002 12:28 · Read review
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Review of Remy Martin Cognac, V.S.O.P.

A Mighty Fine Cognac that Napoleon loved

Advantages: Lovely taste. High Quality. Leaves a clean and fresh finish
Disadvantages: A tad expensive

...I am sure you have come across this expression “...… All cognac is brandy but not all brandy is cognac.” To be designated as a cognac, a brandy has to be made from a certain type of grape that grows only in the area of Cognac, Western France. Courvoisier Cognac VS is a particularly fine example. On a warm summer's evening after a fine meal what could be better than a gla...

ashford 16.11.2001 04:48 (29.05.2002 06:12) · Read review
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