The BRANDY bottles every WHISKEY lover should know about

[@WhiskeyTribe]

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[@MishaTal1]

Thanks for posting, going to need to drive up to Ironroot and talk to them about brandy. Maybe bring some other Darroze vintages for him to try ;) Darroze still has brandy aging in casks from WWII.

[@familytrieserichiltz940]

I feel like a great name for Texas brandy would be “Redgnac”

[@pokerpokerfla]

this

[@kompressor740ify]

"Gold jerry, gold".

[@CandymanSEHTx713]

😂 ayyy mayne.

[@dumpeeplarfunny]

If you ever find a half sized glass bottle of water, those make a good redneck glencairn.

[@NotQuiteEpic]

Pecangnac

[@williamdegrey]

When I worked as an archaeologist at a museum here in Sweden we salvaged apple brandy from a ship that sank 1776, it still smelled amazing but tasted a bit meh. Not surprising being on the ocean floor for almost 250 years.. 😁

[@TheProteus85]

Weren't all of the bottles made with lead at that time?

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

😮

[@williamdegrey]

@@TheProteus85 One sip is no problem.

[@prestonw3878]

Merica

[@capnspicy5565]

@@TheProteus85 Well... Leads contact has persisted in more recent years through its use in glass manufacturing, given its ability to produce “ultrathin” and “ultraclear” glass products. The metal was also used in wine capsules up until 1996 when the FDA prohibited the use of the metal. Yeah yeah... I know, Concentrations, and I agree, you should really concentrate more before commenting.

[@FeloniousPedigrees]

So happy this channel can be edutainment as-well-as plain old fun. I have learned so much and had so many laughs in the past two years, this channel deserves more subs.

[@Mikethehamham]

Love when you guys branch out and do videos on different types of liquor.

[@NotQuiteEpic]

I know, now I have to walk down the Brandy aisle because I never knew Texas brandy was a thing. I would've liked if they would have mentioned the ABV of the brandys that they drank today.

[@jeffchannel-lf6df]

@@NotQuiteEpic probably 40%. Wonder if they do a barrel proof lol

[@williamclark6233]

I absolutely hate vodka, but I'd like them to do a video on top shelf varieties to see if vodkas can actually have tasty notes like whisky, rum, or brandy as in this video (all of which I like)

[@hqcu180]

As French, who nearly live btw Calvados and Charente, I'm proud of this review! Cognac isn't very consumed here because we prefer Pastis (South aperitif) or scotch (1st consumer in Europe). Armagnac claims to be the first ever spirit distilled in the world.. But you know. For the Calvados, there are 2 style with the Calvados (or Lambig if it's distilled in Britanny) and Calvados Domfrontais if there is both apple and pear distilled. Last week I bought a 1996 Armagnac for less 80€ (heaven).

[@firefox3187]

Yes, Armagnac to me is much nicer than Cognac, as it’s more fruity and less alcohol burn/byte. Also though can be harder to get. Armagnac £ per year is no where near as high then Cognac as it’s not as commercialised.

[@archloy]

@@firefox3187 Age, year and producer will change a lot an Armagnac (you can have a highly fruity note in mouth in one hand and just alcohol burning other flavors in the other hand...) but I agree, Cognac is way more expensive, as it's seen as "aristocratic" while Armagnac was more a "popular" brandy.

[@archloy]

if you do not known : for aperitif, try "floc de gascogne", 1/3 armagnac, 2/3 of grape juice. Sweet and fruity :) (but you can have difficulty to find one, even in Bordeaux it's not as common as you may expect...)

[@hqcu180]

@@archloy it's also called "Pineau Des Charentes" with cognac VS in it. Very enjoyable cold during the summer.

[@archloy]

@@hqcu180 My last try of it (after years) remember be mostly Porto than anything else. It was a mistake or it's that ?

[@WhiskeyTribe]

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[@adamlogan384]

Brianna shouting out Swisher Sweets. Love it.❤

[@GogiRegion]

Laird’s is like if you got a cream soda then infused it with green apple. The straight apple brandy version is also way better in every way. It’s maybe twice as expensive, but is probably 4x as good.

[@fishflake1209]

The Vieux Carré has been my gateway into realizing that, as brandy works just as well as whiskey in mixed drinks, it’s also a fine drink to enjoy neat.

[@joecichlid]

Very educational and packed with great information. I have been getting into brandy cocktails lately so I was able to pick up a few things that can help my recipes become better. Thank you all for making this happen.

[@mamuka1977]

I was unexpectedly surprised. Thank you guys! I love armagnac , cognac and brandy in general. I think armagnac is an incredible value for the money and I'm getting my cognacs from France directly because it is a lot more variety, a lot more depth from what you get here. Being born in the Republic of Georgia, Brandy was the first hard liquor everybody drank. I'm looking forward to trying Texas brandy. Would definitely need more videos like this. One thing everybody needs to keep in mind they legally can add a little bit of sugar coloring and boise (2-4%), I always try to get once that have no additives in the United States for a reasonable price actually. Just today I got delivery from store pick in US off armagnac and it's barrel proof (50+% of alcohol). You guys keep these videos so much fun and entertaining thank you.

[@matthefner4682]

I love me some cha cha.

[@pierrelacroix2208]

Thanks too you for showing our french alcools 😉

[@RolleiPollei]

Vintage Armagnacs and Cognacs are amazing. I have a 1973 Cognac from an independent bottler that's stunning and bottled at a fun 60.3%. Once you get out of the big brand Cognacs things get exciting in the world of brandy.

[@truthseeker8123]

Darroze Bas Armagnac is off the chart…. Single cask, vintage, cask strength…. Ralphy rated it on scotch scale of 94/100. Just amazing

[@JRMshadow260a]

Is there a drink that is a combination of fruit and grain combined before distilling and or after distilling???

[@hulkslayer626]

Lairds is 15 minaway from me and I never knew it's history until I did a call there (I work for AAA). That's when I found out that they were issued patent #1 and the first Distillery in the United States. It was a recipe passed down through the family and the only person to know the recipe outside of the Laird family was George Washington. Because Laird would make it for the troops he was serving with in the Revolutionary War. Word got around and Washington found out and loved it and asked for the recipe... and he was Washington, so yeah lol Also, to this day, it is family run. Everyone in charge is a Laird family member. It's amazing what can be right under your nose.

[@rossfudd256]

Morning Folks.

[@deddrunc5591]

Good morning

[@colinmcdonnell5342]

Top of the mornin. It's an AMAZING day for a Whiskey Tribe video

[@thejason755]

Hoodafternoon

[@LunnchBoxx45]

I really dig it when you all try things other than whiskey on the channel. I love brandy, so it was fun watching you experience the spirit. Thanks for the video!

[@bitterandjaded_]

I have to admit I first tried Armagnac after reading about the banned dish Ortolan. The ortolan is a small songbird that is forcefed millet, drowned in Armagnac, roasted, and eaten whole, bones and all. No luck catching birds, but I keep buying Armagnac.

[@the-chillian]

Bas Armagnac Delord XO is my usual brandy, and it's magnificent.

[@sodomoto]

Been surveying content on Cognacs and first time coming across your channel. Nice the mix of lighthearted and direct tasting notes and historical / regional info - as well as the friendly atmosphere. Well done.

[@franciscojaviergarciasanch2921]

Buen video la próxima vez provad el Brandy Luis Felipe , y el Brandy Gran Reserva 1886 de las bodegas Larios , estoy seguro que os gustará un saludo desde Málaga 😊😊☺️

[@TheDiplomancer]

Born and raised in NJ, and I was very happy to see applejack on the list!

[@VintageFenrir]

If you guys ever do tea whiskey lovers would love, smoked lapsang souchong. It's a Chinese black tea where the tea leaves are dried over an open pine fire. It has an incredibly smokey flavor, and as a major fan of Islay whisky, it's got a lot of what I look for in whisky

[@robsalvv5853]

Check the back catalog.

[@billsedutto8824]

Love this! I’ve been wanting to add brandy to my whiskey (mostly bourbons) collection but I don’t don’t where to start and don’t.

[@NeilKlompas]

Hell yeah guys. Great episode!

[@mollieh1312]

I'd love to see y'all taste some of the nicer Laird's offerings. Their BiB is a wonderful cocktail ingredient and very reasonably priced, and the 7 1/2yr is a very tasty sipper and makes excellent cocktails as well. Next time I see it around I'll definitely pick up the single cask, bottled at a very respectable 130 proof!

[@jonnyhughes1689]

100% The Laird's single cask is still one of my favorite bottles I own! Superb stuff!

[@rodneyferguson446]

My Dad was in the Navy for 20 years and during the Viet Nam War, he was Stationed with the SeaGee's on Guam in 1969. When he came back, he told us about being taught there about how to make "Brandy". We had a bunch of Peach trees/pear trees/and Muscadine grape vines around the place. So he got a bunch of these fruits and distilled them. Now I was about 13 years old at the time and NOT an expert at all in alcohol but his so-called "Brandy" was perfectly clear and since he didn't age it, in my mind this is what would have been called "Moonshine" except it was made from fruit and not grain, LOL!

[@9abuilder]

Love Ironroot and their willingness to expand our pallet.

[@ulkesh78]

That's right, keep poking the ginger. One day we shall rise from the soulless ashes!

[@uniktbrukernavn]

3:46 Brianna low-key happy with that cork slide :)

[@JoshuaSaundersAtLarge]

If you can find it, Cognac Park Borderies mizunara cask finished is outstanding, and a lovely blurring of the line.

[@collinfling4385]

Brianna sliding the cork across the table with the hair flip was super attractive!!!! 3.47

[@haroldoftherock8973]

Wow. They did Laird's dirty. Laird's bottle in bond is one of the best distilled spirits on the market. That's like using silly goose vodka to represent crowded barrel whiskey co.

[@doublegreat]

They sure did. There’s so much history in Laird’s story. Not to mention the BiB is 👌🏼.

[@clayspence4160]

Drove up to Denison from Austin a couple of months back to pick up their Plantation Rum collab. They were super nice to meet. Great group of people!

[@etherdark]

That PF Ambre is my favorite for a sidecar

[@robg5710]

No Jerez brandies? Missing out on some gorgeous bottles. Likewise South African

[@justinbanks2380]

8:51 what??? That's crazy! And cool

[@VanGarrett]

I recently discovered a Brazilian Brandy that really impressed me. The style is called Piscos, named after the ceramic jars it's traditionally aged in. I think some of the methods could inform some interesting new whiskey styles. The main thing which makes Piscos different from other brandies, is that it is aged specifically in containers that will not add new flavors-- no wood barrels. Usually it's glass, steel, or ceramics. They also go very quickly from fermenter to still, with one sub-style requiring that the must isn't completely fermented, to begin with. They distill exclusively via single pot still. The end result is crystal clear, but by far, the fruitiest tasting spirit I've ever encountered. I'd really like to see what these methods can do to whiskey.

[@jonwesick2844]

I visited a pisco distillery in La Serena, Chile back in 2008. As I approached, I could smell the grapes in the air.

[@orlyaguilar152]

Pisco is Peruvian and Northern Chile region sort of brandy. Brazil makes cachaza from sugar cane.

[@pablofiasco2]

i fell in love with Lairds years ago, and never looked back

[@Sixx28]

You poured them SDA?!?! I used to work for Ferrand for a minimal time in NYC. That stuff is phenomenal!

[@BrianPellerin]

I introduced a Cognac lover to Forty Creek Barrel Select Canadian Whisky and he loves how it tastes similar to his favourite cognac. So now he’s a whisky drinker - he thought all whiskey tasted like Lagavulin.

[@americanvato3071]

I’m blessed at my job to work with items from the 1800s! Oldest I was able to try was from 1811!

[@frobro2250]

There is a brandy distillery that blasts heavy metal music in the barrel room they say it helps with flavor!! The name is copper & kings distillery

[@BlackDaiquiri]

Do you know the name?

[@frobro2250]

​@Jay Bay copper & kings brandy distillery

[@Durkur_Owl]

Just stopping by to say I love this channel! There's always something new and interesting. Guests are brought in regularly, and the humor is super fun (even in the ads they do, haha). Cheers!

[@ianflem6489]

I always wonder when you gonna cross whiskey territory, now I'm glad you did. I've been enchanted by brandy, cognac, Armagnac type for a few months but not so in whiskey. I hoped there's more review of this kind in whiskey vault.

[@jeffjeffery7441]

So happy to see another video exploring other spirits, definitely need to do a tequila and mezcal episode!

[@apefu]

This was such a great episode! I, seriously, did not know I loved brandy (cognac, calvados). I have to check out some 'murican brandy too. I thought it was mostly bs.

[@brewdaly1873]

Iron Root is in my hometown. I was there on opening day! Always cool seeing how they've come.

[@TopKat247]

WE NEEEED MORE KYLE ASAP!

[@NotQuiteEpic]

*Looks up from rolling my Swisher Sweet* Wha-?

[@galaxyguy4522]

Hey Whiskey Tribe 👋 I recently watched a video on wine gadgets, but it gave me an idea. They showed a gadget that pumps the air out of a bottle of wine to extend its life once opened. Maybe you could do a video testing that same gadget on a nearly empty bottle of whiskey.

[@joemoore9929]

Love the content and how ypu guys expand to another spirits, keep up the good work.

[@unclemikiesworld]

3:52 surprisingly nobody seemed to really react to "French limousine Oak"

[@xiamengbaby]

I've got a bottle of Heaven Hill's Sacred Bond bottled in bond brandy in my whisk(e)y cabinet. It's not bad for $23. It's aged in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels.

[@aitoriri1]

I was expecting you would taste some Jerez brandy too, if you like sherried whiskys you also may enjoy sherry brandy

[@Wilvekio69]

Good morning!

[@Pyracantic]

I love the single serving honey sticks we have them in my country of Canada up in the northern interior and they have all these nice flavors my favorite is probably ought to be the cherry one or the apricot one

[@tommccafferty5591]

Great episode.

[@chrismarshall4486]

Makes me want to go out and try some brandy now. Great video

[@dansmallwood2409]

Dang it, after hearing your descriptions of these I need to grab some Brandy and Cognac! 😅

[@RJR2222]

My journey will never end. Appreciate the new path

[@wolfguy423]

holy shit i love watching this channel. its a blast every time.

[@Dinie09]

Awesome episode

[@LaxM]

0:52 lol I was hoping he would say durian.

[@gyangearon8729]

Hmm thanks for this. I've wondering what these are, and wondering if I want to try it. I might pick up a bottle of brandy now.

[@StephsSpooky]

Happy Easter you MB's!🐰🐣🥃✌️

[@Alex-zi1nb]

i was waiting for the first ginger comment, luckily i didnt have to wait long lmao. i would like to try a kiwi brandy! learned a lot from this

[@taiko7225]

As an "Americain" living in Cognac, the French in general aren't fond of Cognac, especially beyond Cognac. That doesn't effect me, but I much more prefer Islay Scotch.

[@tjmac1453]

Very well done and one of the funniest at same time.

[@mxpplrsk]

Very much not a brandy/cognac drinker, but I discovered Braastad VSOP Cognac and was interested in the tasting notes. I was really surprised at how much I liked it.

[@prestonw3878]

I love how they use the virgin oak barrels for just a brief time so it spends the majority of its time in a used barrel. Genius

[@jtf2dan]

YES!.....branching out into other barrel aged spirits! NICE!

[@Quintinohthree]

Should probably ne noted that the VS-VSOP-XO age statement system isn't strictly an age statement, but a type indication that also has an age requirement. One brand's VS might be a minimum of two years and another's might be four years, even though at that age it could be labeled a VSOP. The reason why brands don't just put the highest aged label on the bottle is because there's other expectations attached to the label.

[@Rob-or-Rib]

Definitely! We got into that a little more in the outtakes.

[@alumroot]

I traveled in Grand Champagne, and was able try 25, 50, 75, and 100 yo Cognacs. I thought 75 was the best and the 100 a bit past it

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

I was fortunate enough to snag the new Apple Brandy from Andalusia before I left. Unfortunately... I had to fly out of Austin the same day you did the Ironroot tasting at Crowded Barrel! 🖖😎🥃

[@IDLExHANDS]

I'm a big fan of black berry brandy.

[@henryl.4999]

Great Video! Try to get one of the special Christian Drouin releases, they are absolutely awesome! It’s Calvados finished in different barrels, e.g. Hampden, Caroni etc. And doing a similar video with rum would be great! Hope you guys know a proper rum nerd

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Armagnac is good stuff and you can get a bottle with decent age for a good price.

[@richardbrothwood5022]

Hi im in the uk i would like to start drinking other whiskys braoded my pallet but jm so used to drinking jack daniels and coke i have got a couple pictures of what whisky i have in local store but dont know where to start

[@justinbanks2380]

10:15 sorry, but no banana, you're not pouring this

[@spud1300]

I love when my Saturday morning cartoons are educational.

[@JohnSmith-wh6zs]

I want to try a brandy made from fruit cups. Peaches, cherry, pears . Might be pretty good.

[@JonathanRodriguez-ib5ct]

Love Louis royer vs and vsop

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@BlindmanDru]

I wonder why Brianna is familiar with swishers?😂

[@stevehope4572]

I was thinking the same thing

[@MichaelS_MathanDearg]

Rex...if you think the Cult of Ardbeg was powerful, keep up the ginger jokes and you'll feel our wrath. Well, you'll feel the wrath mostly at night so we don't get sunburned.

[@kevinsabharwal1822]

In the 19th century the most expensive spirit in America was peach brandy. But it was unaffordable so most people bought whiskey instead

[@erikevenson4303]

my whiskey journey did not start without having partaking in brandy and cognac first.

[@Pseud0rand0m]

I love brianna ❤

[@Notnoteworthy]

What’s a ski lodge taste like anyhow?

[@SanskarWagley]

Yum!

[@sudahb]

Love me some armangac!!!!

[@Tetsomina]

Such a fun video

[@hjewkes]

Likarish is an incredible name

[@runawayrick2461]

Just awesome.

[@OJMAH]

they have a lot of glencairn glasses. and that makes the drink become more focus on tasting.

[@davidkloeckener7446]

Im surprised that I actually enjoy some brandy’s. Copper and Kings in Louisville is doing nice things with different brandy finishing. Also, brandy is just cask strength wine 🥃

[@josh678595]

He should've given yall Laird's 10 yr Applejack. Best one they got

[@pfalzgraf7527]

When I watch this channel I usually come for hillarious stuff (that does at times have some serious background). And yes, us Germans do have a sense of humour - I usually expect to laugh. However, THIS kind of serious, educational tasting of "malternatives", as a certain guy in the Irish Sea would call them, with the three of you maintaining the sparkle of your fun-driven selves, is always very nice to watch! I don't need more of it - but please keep it coming at the usual rate! Thanks!