Brandy Label

Just a little knowledge to share:

Brandy has a rating system to describe its quality and condition, these indicators can usually be found near the brand name on the label.

• A.C. aged 2 years in wood.
• V.S. "Very Special" or 3-Star, aged at least 3 years in wood.
• V.S.O.P. "Very Superior Old Pale" or 5-Star, aged at least 5 years in wood.
• X.O. "Extra Old", Napoleon or Vieille Reserve, aged at least 6 years, Napoleon at least 4 years.
• Vintage Stored in the cask until the time it is bottled with the label showing the vintage date.
• Hors D'age These are too old to determine the age, although 10 years plus is typical, and are usually of great quality.