An Imperial's merchant carries a Brandy bottle of XO
Overview[]
Brandy is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, some are coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of aging, and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring.
In broader sense, the term "brandy" also denotes liquors obtained from distillation of pomace (pomace brandy) or mash or wine of any other fruit (fruit brandy). These products are also named eaux-de-vie.
Varieties of wine brandy can be found across the winemaking world. Among the most renowned are Cognac and Armagnac from southwestern France.
Brandy is highly favored by Imperial Nobles and are adored by merchants in the Special Region for its massive profit.
Grades[]
French[]
- V.S. (“very special”), 3 stars: stored for at least 2 years
- V.S.O.P. (“very superior old pale”), Reserve, 5 stars: stored for at least 4 years
- XO (“extra old”), Napoléon: stored for at least 6 years
- Hors d’âge (“beyond age”): stored for at least 10 years old, formally equal to XO for Cognac
Brandy de Jerez[]
- Brandy de Jerez Solera: 1 year old
- Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva: 3 years old
- Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva: 10 years old
Russian[]
- 3 stars: aged for at least 2 years, French V.S.
- 4 stars: aged for at least 3 years
- 5 stars: aged 4 years, French V.S.O.P.
- КВ/KV (“Aged Cognac”): aged 6 years old, “XO” or “Napoléon”
- КВВК/KVVK (“Aged Cognac, Superior Quality”): aged 8 years
- КС/KS (“Old Cognac”): aged for at least 10 years, Armagnac’s “Hors d’âge”
- ОС/OS (“Very Old”): older than 20 years