Buy VSOP Brandy Online in NZ

This shelf brings together aged brandies from several countries. South Africa is represented by Klipdrift, KWV and Richelieu; try KWV Brandy 3 Year Old. From Italy, Vecchia Romagna Classica offers a rounder, gently sweet style.

About VSOP Brandy

VSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale, a grading first used for French brandy. For French examples, see our Cognac range, or browse all Brandy.

VSOP Brandy FAQs

What does VSOP mean on brandy?

VSOP means Very Superior Old Pale. For Cognac, it means the youngest brandy in the blend has aged at least four years in oak. Other countries use the term more loosely, so it mainly signals a step up from VS.

How should I drink VSOP brandy?

VSOP brandy can be enjoyed neat in a tulip glass or with a single ice cube to open up the aroma. It also suits stirred cocktails such as a Sidecar or Brandy Old Fashioned, where its oak shows through.

Is VSOP better than XO?

XO is older than VSOP, so it is usually richer, more complex and pricier. VSOP is lighter and more versatile, which makes it a good choice for mixing as well as sipping, while XO is mostly kept for slow sipping.