£56.95 – £98.95Price range: £56.95 through £98.95
Make your own bespoke gift with the Brandy and Nibbles Gift Box. Choose your preferred bottle of brandy to accompany three delicious snacks of your choice. With snacks from Brown Bag, Love Cocoa chocolate, Mr Filberts and lots more this will be a gift to be savoured and appreciated.
Description
Brandy and Nibbles Gift Box
Are you looking for a gift for a Brandy or Cognac fan? Then look no further. Accompany your preferred bottle with three delicious treats to create this a bespoke box of mouth watering flavours for the recipient.
Two of the most revered spirits in the world, Cognac and its sister spirit brandy make luxurious gifts. Whether your loved one is a staunch VS, VSOP, or XO fan, buying Cognac and brandy Christmas gifts can be a daunting task. Take a look at our guide below to help you decide with something for every style and budget.
The brandy or cognac may be the centrepiece of this gift hamper however, do not underestimate the delicious hand picked gourmet nibbles for you to choose from to make the perfect pairing and enhance the amazing taste experience.
The Brandy and Nibbles Gift Box allows you to make this Brandy gift bespoke for your recipient. Choose you favourite Brandy to accompany three delicious hand picked nibbles from our Award Winning range.
Brandy Vs Cognac – What is the Difference
Brandy, a distilled spirit made from fruit, is the generic name for this fine, fiery style of drink. Cognac comes under the umbrella of brandy, but it is just one of the many variations of it out there. Here’s what you need to know about the world of brandy and its most famous, well-loved version: cognac.
Just as wine comes from specific regions around the world, so do various styles of brandy. The ingredients may vary and the distillation or ageing processes may differ from region to region, but if the result a spirit distilled from wine made with fruit, then wherever it comes from, it’s a brandy. Usually bottled at around 40% alcohol, brandy is traditionally drunk after dinner, with desserts, cheese, and, if you’re feeling dapper, cigars.
Cognac on the other hand is in a specific region of France following specific rules to guarantee its quality. The Cognac region is in western France, north of Bordeaux, with one border on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
There’s also a hierarchy of quality for Cognac, including:
- V.S., “Very Special” or “Three Star” Cognac, in which the youngest brandy is at least two years.
- V.S.O.P., “Very Special Old Pale” or “Reserve,” with a minimum age of four years.
- X.O., “Extra Old” or “Napoleon,” with a minimum age of ten years.
- Hors d’Age is used to indicate even older and more premium releases.
Presented in a stylish black lidded box. Finished with a hand tied red satin ribbon and personalised gift message.
If you have a favourite brand that is not featured in our selection, please email us at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk to see if we can obtain it for you.
View our full range of Spirit Gift Hampers
Contents
Gift Includes:
1 x Your Choice of Brandy 70cl
3 x Your Choice of Nibbles
Presented in a Black Lidded Box
Finished with a Hand Tied Red Satin Bow
Personalised Gift Tag
Choice of Brandy
Three Barrels Brandy VSOP 70cl 38%
Carefully hand crafted and aged in oak, Three Barrels VSOP has a superior smooth and velvety taste with hints of almond and walnut, and a long finish of candied fruits and ginger.
Courvoisier V.S 70cl 40%
A youthful and lively blend of cognac, delivering a spectrum of sensations. The fusion of younger and older cognacs gives VS a fruity, delicate taste and a bouquet filled with ripe fruit and spring flowers.
Courvoisier Cognac V.S.O.P 70cl 40%
A delicate bouquet and excellent balance of oak and exotic flavours, amber in colour, silky smooth with some chocolate overtones. Hints of vanilla, grilled almonds and port wine, nutty, slightly citrus finish.
Martell VS Cognac 70cl 40%
A fresh, harmonious cognac of vigorous character. Rich fruit and spice notes framed by freshness: citrus, fresh pear and saffron, Labdanum or rockrose leaves and incense and Woody notes from the fine-grained oak cask.
Remy Martin Cognac Fine Champagne VSOP 70cl 40%
Ripe apricots and sweet vanilla notes, copper gold colour with delicate floral aromas of violets and rose petals, ripe apricots and sweet vanilla. Balanced with intense flavours of ripe apricots and sweet vanilla with a silky smooth finish.
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac 70cl 40%
This rich, indulgent cognac commemorates the Accord Royal granted by King Louis XV to Rémy Martin, allowing the cognac house to use his land to plant vines. It’s mellow and smooth with notes of plum, fig marmalade & toffee.
Hennessy VSOP Cognac 70cl 40%
Countless connoisseurs have formed a deep appreciation for the esteemed timelessness of Hennessy V.S.O.P. Bright and shimmering mahogany liquid, which releases very mature notes, evoking the aroma of fresh fruit coupled with a sensation of suppleness that settles in to underscore the harmony of this cognac. A signature combination of strength and smoothness is what makes V.S.O.P so iconic. The long-lasting finish is testament to the quality of the cognac itself
Hennessy Very Special Cognac 70cl 40%
It is little surprise that Hennessy Very Special is the world’s most popular cognac. The intense and fruity flavours of V.S make it a versatile cognac to enjoy neat, on ice or as a mixer. Demanding in its creation, yet immediately satisfying to taste. Hennessy Very Special brings together an intense and fruity character with pleasant oaky notes.
Choice of Nibbles
Brown Bag Crisps Rosemary & Sea Salt 40g (GF & Vg)
Popcorn Shed Salted Caramel Popcorn 24g (GF)
Serious Pig Crunchy Snacking Cheese. Oven Baked Italian Cheese With Rosemary 24g (V & GF)
Mr Filbert’s. Dry Roasted Peanuts 40g (Vg & GF)
Mr Filbert’s. Sea Salt & Herbs Mixed Nuts 50g (Vg & GF)
Mr Filbert’s Black Truffle & Sea Salt Mixed Nuts 40g (Vg, DF & GF)
Mr Filbert’s Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers 40g (Vg & DF)
Mr Filbert’s. Olives with Lemon & Oregano 50g (Vg)
Mr Filbert’s. Chilli & Black Pepper Olives 50g (Vg)
Mr Filberts Rosemary & Garlic Olives 50g (Vg)
Love Cocoa by James Cadbury Honeycomb Milk Chocolate Bar 20g
Love Cocoa by James Cadbury Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar 20g
Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffle Box 37g
Lindt Choco Wafer Bar. Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut 30g
Vg – Vegan. V- Vegetarian. DF – Dairy Free. GF – Gluten Free
Delivery
Delivery is charged per parcel and will be detailed upon our checkout page. We do offer a reduced delivery fee for any additional gifts purchased.
Our current policy is to deliver directly to the recipient to obtain a signature and delivery photo upon receipt. If the recipient is not home the courier may leave the gift with a neighbour, at a safe pick up shop or return to the depot and reattempt delivery the next working day. A card/email or text notification will be left giving further information.
Please note we are unable to call the recipient directly to arrange delivery with them. We are also unable to request specific time slots for the delivery with the courier.
If you wish to track your gift or speak with our courier DPD, they can be contacted on:
DPD Customer Service team – 0121 275 0500.
Webpage – www.dpd.co.uk – Live Chat available
Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm Sat: 8am-6:30pm. Sun: 8am-4pm
Tracking can be followed at www.track.dpd.co.uk
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes you can choose a delivery date from our calendar during checkout. However please note this is not a guaranteed service and delays can occasionally occur beyond our control. If the courier encounters any delays during transit, they will email/text the information provided within the order with this information.
What time will my delivery arrive?
Deliveries are usually made between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday/Saturday. It is not possible to guarantee an exact time for deliveries however you will be emailed/texted a 1hr delivery window on the day of delivery.
What if the recipient is not home ?
Once the courier is in receipt of the gift, you will receive a tracking email / SMS from DPD.
This email will contain a “SHOW MY OPTIONS” button and clicking on this will display a number of ‘in-flight’ options including:
- Leave parcel with a neighbour (you can choose “any neighbour” or specify a preferred neighbour if required
- Take the parcel to a local Pickup Shop for collection
- Change delivery date
- You can also upgrade delivery to a Saturday / Sunday, AM/PM service for a small fee.
* On the morning of the delivery you will also receive an email / SMS containing your 1 hr delivery window
Please check your junk / spam folders as these notification emails can sometime get caught there. Emails will come from yourdelivery@dpd.co.uk and yourorder@dpd.com so please do add them to your safe list to ensure they arrive to you.
How much is delivery?
UK Mainland: Monday to Friday Service – £7.95
Saturday Service – £10.95
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes, you can choose your preferred delivery date from our calendar during the checkout process. We offer delivery Monday to Saturday.
Change of Address
If you have made a mistake with the delivery address, please contact us with the correction asap at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk. If the gift has not yet been dispatched there will be no fee for the address change. If the gift has been dispatched to our courier a change of address fee will be due of £7.95. An invoice will be issued to you and is required to be paid prior to the gift being dispatched to the new address notified.
Returned Parcels
Whilst we try our best to contact the recipient or gift purchaser to sort any delivery issues, we do sometimes have the gifts returned to us.
If your parcel is returned to us, a re-delivery fee will be due in order for us to reattempt the delivery for you. An invoice for £14.95 – which covers the courier’s returned parcel and redelivery fee will be sent to the purchaser. Once this is paid we will arrange dispatch asap. The dispatched gift will be the original gift and not a replacement.
We will attempt to contact the purchaser to notify of the return and hold the gift for 30 days. If we are unable to contact the purchaser after the 30 days the gift will be destroyed.
Allergies and Guidance
Allergies and Guidance.
The alcohol content within our gift hampers is not suitable for anyone under 18.
Please be aware products used in our gifts may be manufactured in a factory or bakery that uses or has been in contact with the following items. Should you wish to discuss individual products in more depth please contact us at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk for further information:
- celery
- cereals that contain gluten – including wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan), rye, barley and oats
- crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs and lobsters
- eggs
- fish
- lupin
- milk
- molluscs – such as mussels and oysters
- mustard
- tree nuts – including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts
- peanuts
- sesame seeds
- soybeans
- sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if they are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million)
