Alex C Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 A mate of mine has done me a few favours lately and I want to buy him a decent bottle as a thank you. He drinks brandy. I wouldn't know a good one from a bad one ! Recommendations appreciated. Budget £30 - 40 ish. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 This gets good reviews at the £40 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Remmy Martin is a nice smooth drink,but any of the big names will be appreciated. You could always ask in a roundabout way what he prefers to drink, say a fella at work loves brandy and swears by Hennesy, ask your mate his thoughts as he is a brandy drinker you should get your answer without giving the game away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Alternatively up the game and search out a good bottle of Armagnac. Look for something like Chateau du Tariquet VSOP Bas I hope your friend appreciates the gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Tightchoke now your talking, Costco do a lovely Chateau Laubade XO Bas Aragnac in a Blue box with two glasses. Edited March 4, 2018 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 You see we are far more than the heathens we are often taken for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Right, Have narrowed it down to 3 Louis Royer Force 53 Cognac Brandy 50cl Baron De Sigognac 70cl Chateau Du Tariquet XO Bas Armagnac 70 cl What do we reckon chaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Alternatively up the game and search out a good bottle of Armagnac. Look for something like Chateau du Tariquet VSOP Bas I hope your friend appreciates the gesture. Definitely +1 Armagnac every time Edited March 4, 2018 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 No 3 is GREAT Value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Armagnac if I was buying for a friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nothing tastes better than free, but it’s worth asking first. I say this as someone who is unashamedly fond of Three Barrels LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Come on Alex, what did you buy and was he pleased with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 I must be a lowly commoner... I like Martell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Three Barrels good grief man, its not fit for de greasing the action of my gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Not coz I is Greek and all that , but Metaxa 7 star is lovely and the Metaxa 12 star is even better. With Metaxa, the more stars the better, but starting from 7 and upwards, I doubt your friend would be disappointing. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Metaxa-Original-Greek-Spirit-Stars/dp/B0029RF0FW/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1523464565&sr=1-1&keywords=metaxa+7+star https://www.amazon.co.uk/Metaxa-Original-Greek-Spirit-Stars/dp/B00AB24M4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523464195&sr=8-1&keywords=metaxa+12+star#customerReviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 11/04/2018 at 17:25, figgy said: Three Barrels good grief man, its not fit for de greasing the action of my gun Isn’t it funny? I have got a real nose for ale (I am one of those awful beer anoraks who sniff and swirl and hold their pint up to the light) and for scotch whisky (very choosy about the distillery/region/age-statement), but, for red wine and brandy, I will honestly drink any old sh!te I bleddy love the Sainsbury’s “French Brandy” - the stuff that is not even 40% abv, and designed for cooking. I have been known to quaff it from a wine glass before... LS PS: to stay on topic, go for a brand if you’re not sure. Father in law always treats me to Remy Martin when we are there, but, if I’m being honest, it’s a bit too dry and fragrant for my rather pedestrian tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Champagne Cognac This is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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