Take a look at out Youtube video review about French spirits. Just like the Tour de France but we call it the Taste de France. You know a little about Cognac right? What about Calvados and Armagnac? These are not Cognac’s poor cousin, just different! Take a a tour of 6 family owned Calvados, Cognac […]
Armagnac
Discover the Beauty of French Armagnacs
An abundance of quality and expert Armagnacs produced in France It is the oldest wine-distilled eau-de-vie in southwest France, in the heart of Gascony. It is the single distillation of white wine in a often wood heated still called an “Alambic Armagnaçais” or “Armagnac still” and being aged over long periods of time in oak casks. […]
French Bastille Day Tasting Event at MyBottleShop
A celebration of all things French, Bastille Day 2017 was held at My Bottle Shop featuring tastings of various spirits from the many regions of France led by Mauro Ribeiro from Cerbaco (importer and distributor of French drinks). During the night we were so lucky to taste Domaines de Provence Rinquinquin, Domaines de Provence Grande […]
Everything you need to know about brandy
You don’t need a leather armchair and a fireplace to enjoy a fine glass of brandy. All you need is the following knowledge: Brandy isn’t just distilled wine Though its name is a shortening of branded (or burnt) wine, brandy is any distilled and barrel-aged spirit derived from fruit juice. As with wine, grape juice is […]