On 28-Sep-2009, "Nonny" > wrote:

> > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:59:57 -0700, "Nonny" >
> > wrote:
>
> > I've been known to partake of the odd snifter myself.
> > Care to name the brand? Not that there's much chance our liquor
> > commission will stock it anyway.
> >
> > Ross.
> > Southern Ontario, Canada.
>
> The best brandy we've come across, regardless of price. is St.
> Remy VSOP (not to be confused with Remy Martin).
> http://www.beveragewarehouse.com/sea...p?item_id=2724
>
> Here in Henderson NV, a 1.75L bottle is $26. It's been compared
> within the family, with neighbors and with guests here at the
> house, against stuff costing as much as $200 for a 750mL and it
> always wins.
>
> Recently, the label was changed from "Napoleon" below the VSOP to
> "Authentic." I have no clue as to why, but the UPC code, price
> etc. are still the same. Most importantly, there's been no change
> in the taste, either.
>
> If you get some, I'd appreciate hearing whether you enjoy it as
> much as we do here at the Nonnyhouse.
> --
> Nonny

I'll do that Nonny. I enjoy a good brandy, but as with many
subjects, I don't know much about it. Fifty years ago, I was
kind of partial to Martell Five Star. I haven't seen that label
(five star) in many years.

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