Brandy glasses

Brandy, wypalanka, winiak, what are the differences? How to savour this high-proof, luxurious drink? Which glass to choose to perfectly complement this alcohol? Be sure to read the text below to discover the full truth about this exclusive alcoholic beverage.

How is brandy made?

Brandy is also known as winianka or wypalanka. This is due to its production method, as this drink is created through the distillation of grape wine or, less commonly, fruit wine. The next stage is the so-called ageing in oak barrels. The minimum alcohol content in brandy is 36%. Compared to liqueur, which has a minimum of 24% alcohol, champagne 12%, or martini bianco 14%, winianka, like tinctures, is a high-proof alcoholic beverage.

For the first time, wypalanka was enjoyed on the Old Continent in the Middle Ages. Although there were no cognac glasses or even martini glasses at that time, this alcohol already had its enthusiasts.

Brandy glasses are a product for true connoisseurs

Wypalanka is a high-proof alcohol, thus it is most often consumed by enthusiasts of this type of drink. Some enjoy it neat, but it can also be added to cocktails or mixed drinks. Connoisseurs, when drinking it, often place the decanter on the table and hold the drink in the glass in their hand to maintain its room temperature.

Every country has its customs, so different varieties of this drink are popular in each country. In Poland, for example, the most well-known is Śliwowica, in Greece Metaxa, in France Armagnac, in Chile Pisco, and in Slovakia Palenka. Each of these spirits makes an ideal gift for a loved one, especially when the giver includes appropriate, exclusive glasses with the drink. Our shop offers luxurious collections of them.

How to drink brandy to fully enjoy it?

To drink brandy properly, you should purchase exclusive, low, bulbous glasses with a short stem. Although such a glass can hold up to one glassful, it should not be filled to the brim. Unlike wine, or even champagne or martini, wypalanka is poured into glasses in amounts of about 50 ml.

Unlike other spirits, brandy is served at room temperature, meaning the bottle is not chilled in the fridge. Despite the small amount in the glass, it is sipped slowly, holding it in the mouth for a moment. There are also those who prefer wypalanka in the form of cocktails.

Is cognac the same as brandy?

Every cognac is a type of brandy, but the reverse is not true. For a drink to be called wypalanka, it must come from the Cognac region in France. Although cognac is currently also produced in this region, its origins are actually found in Armenia. It was the Armenians who first began to produce and drink it. Allegedly, the Dutch were next.

What is the price of brandy compared to cognac?

The price is determined by the quality of the drink. A high-quality bottle of cognac can cost several hundred złotys. Similar values apply to high-class winiak. However, it is worth placing such an order and savouring exclusive drinks.

On what occasion and when are brandy glasses suitable?

Brandy glasses or cognac glasses make a great gift. They can be given for an anniversary, birthday, or as a jubilee gift. They are certainly also an ideal present for a housewarming party. At luxuryproducts.pl, you can order a single glass or sets with a decanter or tray. Remember, our site offers individual, exclusive glasses from world-renowned luxury collections.

It is a myth that winiak or cognac glasses should not be given as a gift to a woman. Nowadays, high-class women enjoy savouring a glass of high-proof alcohol rather than drinking a bottle of wine or tincture.

Luxury brandy glasses from the best brands

Our Luxury Products store offers brandy glasses from the best brands, such as Arnstadt Kristall, Chinelli, Combi, Cosi Tabellini - Art of Pewter, Cre Art. The glass sets we offer are of very high quality. They combine the elegant, slender shape of the glasses with exclusive glass and its embellishments. They are perfect for a home bar as well as for a gift.

Your basket at Luxury Products should include luxury brandy glasses with a decanter, a set of brandy snifters with a tray, or designer glasses for brandy straight from Italy. Our store also offers a wide selection of glasses for champagne, martini, liqueur, wine, and cognac. Therefore, when placing an order at Luxury Products, you can expand it with another exclusive product, useful for creating drinks or cocktails containing high-proof alcohol.